Fat Flashcards
What does fat provide to the body
Energy, insulation, protects vital organs, essential fats.
Fat intake for women, saturated and total
Total 70g , saturated 20 g
Men fat intake saturated and total
Saturated= 30g, total =95g
Unsaturated fat categories
Monounsaturated, polyunsaturated
Saturated fat sources animal and vegetable
Animals- butter, sweet foods, meat fat
Vegetables - coconut oil, palm oil, vegetable oil.
What is Trans-fats
Vegetable oils processed into a solid. Hydrogenated fat makes the fat less healthy.
Where is trans fat found
Processed food, meat and dairy
How to avoid trans fat
Choose low fat dairy, lean meats,
Advantages of trans fat
Increases shelf life, improves flavour
What will trans fat appear as on a label
Partially hydrogenated vegetable oil/fats
Polyunsaturated fats examples
Soya, corn, seeds, vegetables
Monounsaturated examples
Olives, almonds, hazelnuts, avocados
Omega 3 importants
Essential fatty acid, good fat, prevents blood clots, heart health,
What can omega 3 be found in
Oily fish, walnuts, soya
Omega 6
Poultry, eggs, cereals, nuts