Fats Fats Most energy dense and efficient nutrient

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Fats

Fats

Fats Most energy dense and efficient nutrient Provide 9 kcal / gram Recommended 20

Fats Most energy dense and efficient nutrient Provide 9 kcal / gram Recommended 20 -35% of total calories from fat

Function Provides energy (at rest 3070% and during exercise) Gives protection to internal organs,

Function Provides energy (at rest 3070% and during exercise) Gives protection to internal organs, Needed for absorption of fat-soluable vitamins

Fatty Acids Building blocks of fats Long chains of carbon with hydrogen attached Two

Fatty Acids Building blocks of fats Long chains of carbon with hydrogen attached Two types: saturated and unsaturated

Saturated fatty acids Generally come from animal sources Solid at room temperature More likely

Saturated fatty acids Generally come from animal sources Solid at room temperature More likely to cause a rise in cholesterol in blood

un. Saturated fatty acids From plant sources Monounsaturated: olive oil, canola oil, peanuts, avocado,

un. Saturated fatty acids From plant sources Monounsaturated: olive oil, canola oil, peanuts, avocado, Lower bad cholesterol Polyunsaturated: sunflower, corn, flaxseed, fish, decrease good and bad cholesterol

Trans fats Hydrogenated fats (heating process changes fat from liquid to a solid) Found

Trans fats Hydrogenated fats (heating process changes fat from liquid to a solid) Found Raise in fast foods, pasteries, cookies, margarine cholesterol and leading risk factor for CHD

TRIglycerides Most common form Storage 3 and transportation form of fatty acids + glycerol

TRIglycerides Most common form Storage 3 and transportation form of fatty acids + glycerol Used to produce energy

Choosing fats Choose lower fat dairy products, sauces, dressings Eat leaner meats Eat foods

Choosing fats Choose lower fat dairy products, sauces, dressings Eat leaner meats Eat foods prepared with little or no fat Eat fewer high-fat snacks and desserts

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