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saturated

unsaturated

polyunsaturated

fish oil

trans fats

cholesterol




• Fat supplies most of the body’s fuel and transports fat-soluble vitamins.

• Some fats are essential for a healthy nervous system.

• Fat adds to the flavor in food.




• Fat serves as a reserve supply of energy.

• Fat helps to insulate the body and protect it from the cold.

• Fat protects the body organs by cushioning them.




Fat is a major source of fuel for the body. Food fat comes in saturated and unsaturated forms.

Forms of Fat




• The fats you eat come in two forms—saturated fat and unsaturated fat.

Forms of Fat

saturatedFats associated strongly with heart and artery disease

unsaturatedFats less associated with heart disease




• Some foods high in unsaturated fats, especially polyunsaturated fats, are:

– Avocados, nuts, seeds, olives, peanut butter

Forms of Fat

polyunsaturatedType of unsaturated fat especially useful as a replacement for saturated fat in a heart-healthy diet




• Fish oil is a polyunsaturated fat.

• People who eat enough fatty fish are generally healthier than others because they receive essential amino acids.

Forms of Fat

fish oilA polyunsaturated fat from certain fish, thought to be necessary for health




• Trans fats act like saturated fats in the body.

Forms of Fat

trans fatsA type of fat that forms when polyunsaturated oils are processed




• The body makes some cholesterol because cells need it to function.

• Too much cholesterol is linked with heart and artery disease.

Forms of Fat

cholesterolA type of fat made by the body from saturated fat




Saturated fats come mainly from animal sources,

including the following: – Meat fats.– Dairy products, such as milk, cream, butter, and

cheese.

Forms of Fat




A diet high in saturated fat is linked to many lifestyle diseases.

Why Should I Reduce My Fat Intake?




• A high saturated fat intake contributes to the following diseases:

– Heart disease– Cancer– Obesity– Gallbladder disease– Diabetes

Why Should I Reduce My Fat Intake?




Food labels provide information to help you determine a food’s nutritional information.

Reading Food Labels




• By reading the food labels, a person can learn details about the nutrients in the food.

• The daily values used on the food labels show a general average of people’s needs for nutrients.

• The daily values assume that everyone needs to consume 2,000 or 2,500 calories a day.

Reading Food Labels




• Food labels warn of the six common food allergy triggers:

– Milk

– Egg

– Peanuts

– Tree nuts

– Fish

– Shellfish

Food Allergies

Reading Food Labels




• Food allergies can cause the sudden onset of life-threatening symptoms.

• Food intolerance causes digestive disturbances.

• Replace foods that cause allergic reactions or intolerances with nutrients from other sources.

Food Allergies

Reading Food Labels




• A type of fat made by the body from saturated fat is called __________ .

cholesterolA type of fat made by the body from saturated fat

Section Review: Reviewing the Vocabulary




• Fish oil is a __________.

fish oilA polyunsaturated fat from certain fish, thought to be necessary for health

Section Review: Reviewing the Vocabulary

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