Fats & Oils

Fats & Oils

Fats protect the body
1. Protects internal organs from injury and shock
2. Insulates the body
3. Promotes healthy skin
Every gram of fat provides 9 calories
Fats are the most concentrated source of energy
Functions
1. Supplies heat
2. Carries Vitamin A,D,E,K
3. Adds to food's flavor
4. Feel fuller longer
5. Protects organs form injury and shock
6. Promotes healthy skin
Definitions
1. Fat - A nutrient that is essential for body energy, insulation and protection
2. Oils - Fats that are liquids at room temperature
3. Lipids - A family of chemical compounds, including fats and oils
4. Cholesterol - A fat like substance made of glucose or saturated fat
5. Rancid- Fats that have begun to decompose
6. Hydrogenation - Chemical process making liquid fats into solid fats
Fat type depends on the molecule makeup and bonds
It's not how much fat you eat, but what kind

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