Cholesterol
What is the abbreviation for good cholesterol?
HDL
What are the two main types of fats?
Unsaturated and saturated fats
What do saturated fats do to cholesterol?
Raises LDL (bad) cholesterol
What do polyunsaturated fats do to cholesterol?
Lowers both LDL (bad) & HDL (good) cholesterol
What types of food is Polyunsaturated Fats?
Nuts, seeds & fish
What is the abbreviation for bad cholestrol?
LDL
What are the 4 types of Fats?
Saturated, Trans-Fats, Monounsaturated, and Polyunsaturated
What do trans-fats do to cholesterol?
Raises LDL (bad) and lowers HDL (good) cholesterol
What do monounsaturated fats do to cholesterol?
Lowers LDL (bad) & raises HDL (good) cholesterol
What types of food are saturated fats?
Animal fats (butter, meat, etc)
What happens if you have too much Bad ¨LDL¨ cholesterol?
Build up in artery walls to cause heart disease or stroke
What is the percentage for saturated fats?
<10%
What is the worse type of saturated fats?
Trans-Fats
What does the best fats do for our bodies?
brain cell membranes, reduces joint inflammation, and prevents mental decline
What types of foods are Monounsaturated Fat?
Avocados, olive oil, peanut butter, walnuts
Where is most cholesterol made in our bodies?
Liver
How many calories from fats do we need?
9 calories per gram of fat
What does eating too much saturated fats do to our bodies?
Heart Disease, Obesity, and Cardiovascular Issues
What vitemins can we get from good fats?
Vitamins A, D, E, K
What types of foods are Trans Fat?
Hydrogenated oils, fried foods, processed foods
What does cholesterol do for us?
build cells, make hormones, and aid digestion,
What are the 5 things healthy fats do for our bodies?
Concentrated source of energy, Protection, Temperature Regulation, Transport fat-soluble vitamins to where they are needed in the body, and Promotes healthy skin
How can you lower your Saturated fat intake?
Find substitutes for the foods
What is the best kind of unsaturated fat?
Omega 3 Fats
Why do we need good food in our system?
So we can have good HDL, helps not get diseases, and good energy levels.