Fat 2 Flashcards
Polyunsaturated fats contain
2 or more double bonds in its structure
PUFAs acronym
Polyunsaturated fatty acids
PUFAs are found in SS,OF
Sunflower seeds
Oily fish
PUFAs are found in W,F
Walnuts
Flaxseeds
PUFAs are found in
Vegetable oils
Types of vegetables oils (3)
Safflower oils
Sunflower oils
Corn oils
Types of polyunsaturated fats include (2)
Omega-3
Omega-6
Omega-3 plays crucial role in production of
Hormones
Omega-3 plays a crucial role in the _ system
Immune
Plays a crucial role in blood clotting
Omega-3
Omega-3 plays a significant role in _ growth
Cellular
Consuming omega-3 fats is linked to reduced incidence of _ disease (2)
Neuro degenerative disease
Heart disease
Consuming omega-3 reduces incidence of
Diabetes
We need to consider increasing our intake of
Omega-3 fats
Omega-3 found in (3)
Oily Fish
Flaxseed
Walnuts
Saturated fats come mainly from
Animal sources
Saturated fats are solid at
Room temp
Saturated fats are very stable at
High temps
Because saturated fats are very stable at high temps _
They are less likely to be damaged by cooking
2 contain saturated fats M,C
Milk cheese
Fatty meats such as _ contain saturated fats
Lamb
Butter contains saturated fats which is why it is used for
Baking cakes
Processed meats such as (3) contain saturated fats
Sausage
Burgers
Bacon
Are a source of saturated fats ccc
Coconut oil
Cake
Cookies
While saturated fats play a role in nutrition,
Too much in diet is linked to heart disease
No more than _ percent of our total calories should contain saturated fats (range)
5-6%
