Types of Fats
True or false: Monounsaturated fats contain healthy fats in large amounts.
False: they contain healthy fats in small amounts.
True or False: fats are mostly contained in carbs and meat
Fats are mostly in meats and oils.
What do fats help absorb?
Vitamins
What are examples of essential fatty acids?
omega-6 and omega-3
What are the 2 types of unsaturated fats?
The two types of unsaturated fats are monounsaturated and polyunsaturated.
What are 3 examples of foods that contain healthy fats?
Examples include Nut butter, Olive oil, Avocados, Canola oil, Lower fat milk or plant-based milk, fish or shellfish
How does the human body use fats?
Cells in the human body use fats to store energy, insulate us and protect our vital organs.
What are 2 effects of a deficiency of essential fats?
Dry, scaly rashes
Frequent infections
Slow wound healing
Growth delay in infants and children
Cognitive decline or prevention of cognitive development
Why are trans fats considered one of the unhealthiest types of fats?
It is considered one of the unhealthiest types of fat due to its negative impact on cholesterol levels, and increased risk of heart disease, infertility and hypertension.
What are 3 examples of food items that contain unhealthy fats?
Chocolate, fried food, baked goods, highly fatty meat (i.e. bacon, ground meat... etc).
What happens to fats that are used by your body's cells or converted into energy?
They accumulate as body fat.
What are some syndromes or diseases you may develop from a fat deficiency?
Higher risk of metabolic syndrome, Dementia and Alzheimer's disease, or Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
What are saturated fats found in?
Saturated fats are found in both animal and plant-based foods.
Why is it essential to consume healthy fats?
To keep your cells functioning and give your body energy.
What is the function of monounsaturated fats?
Monounsaturated fats protect the human heart, maintain levels of good cholesterol and limit levels of bad cholesterol.
What happens if you consume too much saturated fats?
Consuming too many saturated fats (bad fats) can raise LDL cholesterol levels in arteries and blood vessels