Fats and Diet
How many calories per gram does fat provide us?
9 calories/gram
Fats can be _____________ and ________________.
Saturated and Unsaturated.
What is one fact that all fats have in common?
They do not dissolve in water
Fat- free means....
less than .5 grams fat/serving
Cholesterol is defined as the.......
Fats are the most _________ source of food energy.
Concentrated
Unsaturated fats are found in plants, vegetable oils, fatty fish, nuts, seeds and soy foods. These fats are _______ at room temperature.
liquid
True or false. Fats help to maintain body temperature and protect our organs.
True- fat acts as an insulator
"Low-fat"
3 g or less per serving
What are the 3 types of cholesterol?
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
High-density lipoprotein (HPL)
Very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL)
What percentage of daily calories should come from fat?
20-35%
Trans fats
True or False. Fats help us feel fuller for longer.
True
Cholesterol Free
less than 3mg cholesterol/serving
fewer than 300mg/day
animal and plant foods
What are the two essential fatty acids needed for maintaining body health.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
Fats are a source of antioxidants and make food taste ________.
Better
Light or Lite means...
half the fat than in regular product
True or False. Saturated fats and trans fats increase LDL or "bad cholesterol".
True.
Most fat is stored as _________________ in fat cells aka adipose cells.
Triglycerides
Who recommends the total amount of fat, saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol are listed on the Nutrition Facts label.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
A healthy diet is where we think about the _____ & _______ we need each day.
Fat and Calories.
Dietary Fats can be found in Butter, margarine, shortening and _______ ____.
cooking oils
How can you increase your HDL levels?
Losing weight and increasing physical activity