Match Up
Man made, raises heart disease risk
Trans fat
List one '' good fat'' and one ''bad fat''
Good fat- olive oil
Bad fat- processed foods
Calculate grams of fats in this fast-food meal
Small fries(11g)
Chicken Nuggets(17g)
Snickers(14g)
42g
Whats is the difference between them
The difference is their chemical structure.
Both are heart healthy fats.
what are Omega-3 fatty acids
Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fat.
Healthy fat that comes from foods like olive oil
Monounsaturated Fat
Which foods are mostly good fats?
Butter, salmon, walnuts, olive oil
What are saturated fats
Solid: meat, poultry, egg yolks,
whole-milk, coconut and palm oils
What are some good Monounsaturated Fats
Olive oil
Canola oil
Sunflower oil
Peanut oil
Sesame oil
Avocados
Olives
Nuts
Peanut butter
How can it help
Prevent and reduce the symptoms of depression
Protect against memory loss and dementia
Reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer
Ease arthritis, joint pain, and inflammatory skin conditions
Support a healthy pregnancy
Found in fish,walnuts, flaxseed, supports brain/heart health
Polyunsaturated Fat
Which foods are mostly bad fats?
Potato chips, ice cream
What are unsaturated fats
Liquid: vegetable, olive, and nut oils
What are some good Polyunsaturated Fats
Soybean oil
Corn oil
Safflower oil
Walnuts
Sunflower, sesame, and
pumpkin seeds
Flaxseed
Fatty fish (salmon, tuna,
mackerel, herring, trout)
Soy milk
Tofu
Where can you get them?
Anchovies
Bluefish
Herring
Mackerel
Salmon
Sardines
Lake trout
Tuna
Walnuts
Flaxseed
Flaxseed oil
Canola oil
Soybean oil
Healthy fat found in fish, nuts, and vegetable oils
Omega-3 Fatty acid
Which fat should you choose most often
Good fats
What are trans fats
Fatty Acids: vegetable shortening,
French fries, doughnuts, fried foods, and
salad dressing.
What an polyunsaturated fats do for you
PUFAs, such as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, are essential for human health and cannot be produced by the body. They play vital roles in brain function, cell growth, and inflammation regulation.
How you should use them
Try to get omega-3 fatty
acids from foods rather than
supplements. Aim to eat fish
high in omega-3 fatty acids
two to three times a week.
Occurs naturally in foods like butter and cheese
Saturated fats
True or False: Trans fat occurs naturally in foods
True
What are fats
Regulate body temperature,
cushion vital organs, provide
substances your body needs for
normal growth and healthy skin
What can monounsaturated fats do for you
What is a trans fat?
Trans fats are man made.