fats Flashcards

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good fats

A

unsaturated fats, monounsaturated fats (olive oil, avocado, nuts, peanut butter), polyunsaturated fats (Omega 3 - fish and 6 - nuts, seeds)

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bad fats

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saturated fats (cream, full milk, cheese, fried take away)

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3
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ugly fats

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trans fats (processed foods, pies, pastries, cakes, margarine)

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4
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cancer

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overconsumption of fat increases the risk of weight gain which increases the risk of obesity and being overweight. With more cells in the body this increases the risk of cell mutation, increasing the risk of developing cancer, and contributing to morbidity in Australia

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cardiovascular disease

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overconsumption of fat increases the risk of weight gain, increasing the risk of obesity, increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases (heart attack and stroke), increasing the risk of premature death, contributing to lower life expectancy in Australia

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