FATSBy: Brianna, Libby, Jodie &

Mackenzie

FATS IN GENERAL Fats are one of the three main nutrients Fats keep our skin soft, deliver fat

soluble vitamins and are a great source of energizing fuel.

Fats come from animals, they are usually found under the skin or around certain organs.

All Natural oily substance

GOOD FATS… Yes, fats can be good… fats have

benefits we cant live without. Good fat supplies us with Essential Fatty

Acids(EFAs) In addition, fat carries vitamins A,D,E,

and K known as the fat-soluble vitamins, into and around the body.

Helps eye sight and brain development in babies .  

BAD FATS Bad fats are a big contributor to heart

disease. The 2 main types of bad fats are saturated

and trans fats. Diets rich in saturated fat and trans fat (both are bad fats) raise blood cholesterol, contributing to clogged arteries that block the flow of oxygenated blood to the heart and brain.The American Heart Association recommends that we get 20% to 35% of our calories from fat. Most Americans get 34% or more.

CHOLESTEROL Cholesterol is a waxy substance our

body needs to survive. Our bodies produce cholesterol, you can

also get it

WHERE CAN YOU FIND THEM? Good fats are found in Animal fats

Bad Fats are usually found in deep fried foods, be careful of foods cooked with oils, Oils are highly concentered with bad fats.

DAILY IN TAKE• Less-active women and older adults:

1,600 calories• Most children, teen girls, active women,

and less-active men: 2,200 calories• Teen boys, active men, and very active

women: 2,800 calories Our daily intake of fat should be 25% fats from calories and 7% saturated fat