1 Types of Fats

2 View What is Fat? Complete the Post Viewing Guide as you view. Go over correct answers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhUrc4BnPgg

3 Unsaturated Fats: The GoodCome from plants Liquid at room temperature. Positive impact on health if eaten in moderation. Increases HDL or good cholesterol levels and decreases LDL or bad cholesterol levels.

4 Unsaturated ContinuedTwo Main Kinds Polyunsaturated: liquid at room temperature & when refrigerated (sunflower oil, corn oil, soybean oil). High in Omega 3 fatty acids such as avocados, nuts, salmon, herring and trout.

5 Unsaturated ContinuedMonounsaturated: liquid at room temperature and begin to solidify when refrigerated. Examples include olive oil, canola, safflower, peanut and sesame

6 Saturated Fats: The BadCome from animal sources Solid at room temperature. Some plant sources are good fats like palm & coconut oil Examples include various fatty meats, butter, cheese, eggs, dairy products.

7 Saturated Fats ContinuedNegative impact on the diet because most American’s get too much The body can actually produce what is needed Increases bad cholesterol or LDL levels.

8 Trans-fats: The Ugly Man-made fat produced by pumping hydrogen into vegetable oil Can 100% be eliminated from the diet with no adverse effects Has double the negative impact on the heart compared to other fats

9 Trans-fats Continued Causes high cholesterol and heart disease issues. Increasing LDL or bad cholesterol levels and decreases HDL or good cholesterol levels. Found in cakes, pies, cookies, candies, fried and battered foods, fast foods, margarines, shortening, canned frosting, crackers and Slim Jims

10 Summary/Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Gqo3Y6WFYAComplete the Classify the Fats activity with crayons or markers and place in the basket for grading when finished