Fats Flashcards

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1
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What are fats and oils also called

A

Lipids

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Why are they important

A

Provide energy
Insulation and warmth
Protect vital organs
Hormone production
Providing essential fatty acids e.g. omega 3+6

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3
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What are sat fats

A

Unhealthy fats that come from animal sources

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Dangers of too much sat fats

A

High cholesterol
Increase risk of cardiovascular diseases

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5
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What are unsat fats

A

Healthier fats that come from plant sources

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Why are they good

A

Can lower cholesterol
Increase HDL
Lower depression

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7
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What are omega 3+6

A

Essential fatty acids

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Omega 3

A

Fatty acids found in oily fish
Help brain function
Good for achy muscles
Reduces risk of heart disease

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Omega 6

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Fatty acids found in chicken nuts and oils
Help lower cholesterol
Reduce inflammation

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10
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RNI for fats

A

70g of fats per day
Maximum of 20g of sat fats

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What can too much fats do

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Lead to weight gain
Obesity - type 2 diabetes
Sat fats - CHD heart attacks stroke

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Too little fats

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Lead to a vitamin deficiency
Weight loss
Less insulation- colder quicker
Thinner layer under skin to protect body from knocks

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