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Fats/Oils
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Fats/Oils
Fat is a protector of animals and humans, keep us warm, and help skin
Each gram has nine calories in it
A nutrient that is essential for body energy, insulation and protection
Oils are fats that are liquid at room temp.
Ex: Fish oil
Ex: Butter
Fats/Oils have a place in MyPyramid but not MyPlate
Lipids: A family of chemical compounds, which include fats and oils
Cholesterol: a fat-like substance made of glucose or saturated fat (in our blood)
Like back up energy
Helps us stay full by taking longer to digest
Fatty acids are used to transport other molecules around the body
Saturated/Polyunsaturated/Monounsaturated
Vitamins ADEK=only dissolve in fatty acids (NOT WATER!)
Saturated fats are found in meat, cheese and milk
Polyunsaturated fats are found in pumpkin seeds and corn oil
Monounsaturated fats are found in vegetable oils
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