Saturated Fats
What are the unhealthy types of fats?
Saturated fat and trans fat.
What are the healthy types of fats?
Healthy fats, primarily monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.
Does the body make cholesterol?
Yes, your body produces cholesterol. About 80% of the cholesterol in your blood, while only about 20% comes from animal based food.
Is olive oil a saturated or unsaturated fat?
Unsaturated
What are major sources of Saturated Fats?
Animal based products, including fatty cuts of red meat.
What are the 5 things healthy fats do for our bodies?
1. Support heart health by lowering bad cholesterol and boosting good cholesterol, 2. Provide sustained energy and fuel physical activity, 3. Aid in absorbing vitamins 4. Protect organs and provide insulation, and 5. Support brain health
What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a fat like substance produced by the liver and found in all body cells.
Are fruits generally saturated or unsaturated?
Unsaturated
What happens when you have too much saturated fats in your diet?
Raises LDL cholesterol, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attacks, and stroke.
What do unsaturated fats do for the body?
Unsaturated fats are essential nutrients that promote heart health.
What are the best ways to lower cholesterol?
The best way to lower cholesterol combines a heart healthy diet and regular exercise.
Are Dairy products saturated or unsaturated?
Saturated.
What good things do Saturated Fats do to the body?
Provide Energy.
What do poly unsaturated fats do for the body?
Support heart health, brain function, and cell growth while lowering bad cholesterol and reducing inflammation.
What are the different types of cholesterol?
HDL and LDL
Are nuts saturated or unsaturated fats?
Unsaturated.
Is all saturated fat bad?
Not all saturated fat is bad, but it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
What are common examples of unsaturated fats?
Olive oil, avocados, nuts seeds , and fatty fish.
What are the symptoms of high cholesterol?
High cholesterol typically causes no symptoms, making it a hidden condition only detectable with a blood test.
Are fatty meats saturated or unsaturated?
Saturated.