FATS AND OILS

FATS AND OILS

Cis and trans fat-do not go rancid and they are stable
1. terrible for your health
2. far worst than saturated fats
3. change textures in foods
4. technically a type of unsaturated fat
How to know if something has trans fat?
1. look for the words partially hydrogenated
2. made by partially hydrogenating unsaturated fats
olive oil-100% fat, unsaturated, no trans Pancake mix-11% fat, more than half
Fats- a nutrient that is essential for body for energy, insulation and protection
1. most concentrated source of energy
2. provide 9 calories per gram
3. supplies heat, carries vitamins A, D, E, and K, adds flavor to food, satisfies hunger,protects organs from shock and injury, and promotes healthy skin
Oils-fats that are liquid at room teperature
Lipids-a family of chemical compunds
Cholesterol-fat like substance made of glucose and saturated fats
Fatty acids-chemical chains that make up fat
1. Saturated fat-fats that usually come from an animal source; raises LDL and HDL
2. Unsaturated fat-double bond; most are good for you
3. polyunsaturated- found in veggies and fish; lower both LDL and HDL
4. monounsaturated-semi solid or liquid at room temp
  1. raises HDL and lowers LDL
Cholesterol
1. HDL cholesterol- good for you
2. LDL-bad for you; too much can lead to heart attack

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	Created by abbypokorski about 9 years ago