PRESENTATION OUTLINE
First of all,
your body needs FAT!!! :-)
WHY?
Fat is an important
MACROnutrutient!
a few benefits of FAT
- Fats provide energy
- Fats build brains
- Fats build healthy cells and provide healthier skin
4 Types of FATS
- Mono - unsaturated fats
- Poly -unsaturated fats
- Saturated fats
- Trans fats
Which of the 4 Types of FATS
are good for you?
1. Monounsaturated fats
2. Polyunsaturated fats
Which of the 4 Types of FATS
are BAD for you?
1. Saturated fats
2. Trans fats
BAD FATS:
- can raise cholestorol levels in bloodstream
- increase risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, chronic conditions
- have absolutely no known health benefits
True or False?
Some fats are not high in calories.
FALSE!!!
All fats are high in calories. :-)
Omega-3
is a nutritionally essential fatty acid found naturally in certain foods.
Fish Oil Supplements: an awesome way to get the Omega 3 Power Nutrient!