Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Fats/Oils
- Fat is a protector of animals and humans, keep us warm, and help skin
- Each gram has nine calories in it
- A nutrient that is essential for body energy, insulation and protection
- Oils are fats that are liquid at room temp.
- Ex: Fish oil
- Ex: Butter
- Fats/Oils have a place in MyPyramid but not MyPlate
- Lipids: A family of chemical compounds, which include fats and oils
- Cholesterol: a fat-like substance made of glucose or saturated fat (in our blood)
- Like back up energy
- Helps us stay full by taking longer to digest
- Fatty acids are used to transport other molecules around the body
- Saturated/Polyunsaturated/Monounsaturated
- Vitamins ADEK=only dissolve in fatty acids (NOT WATER!)
- Saturated fats are found in meat, cheese and milk
- Polyunsaturated fats are found in pumpkin seeds and corn oil
- Monounsaturated fats are found in vegetable oils