Fats
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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What food can your nutrient be found in?
Saturated fats are found in meat and other animal products such as cheese, butter and all milk except the odd skim.
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What food group do those foods fit into?
Dairy, sweets and meats
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What happens if you don't get enough nutrients?
You could change the way you grow and develop which could eventually effect your wellbeing for the rest of your life.
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Are there different categories of fats and what are they?
Polyunsaturated which is a good fat that is found in oils, fish and plants. Saturated fat this is bad fat often found in animal food and processed food.
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Why are fats essential for the body?
Even though fats seem bad and have a bad reputation for weight gain some fats are essential for survival
According to the Dietary Reference Intakes published by the USDA 20% - 35% of calories should come from fat. We need this amount of fat for:
Normal growth and development
Energy (fat is the most concentrated source of energy)
Absorbing certain vitamins ( like vitamins A, D, E, K, and carotenoids)
Providing cushioning for the organs
Maintaining cell membranes
Providing taste, consistency, and stability to foods.
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