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Fats: Good and Bad

Published on Dec 01, 2015

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FATS 101

...learning which fats to avoid
Photo by Edsel L

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

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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. :-)

Power Point

Omega 3
Photo by Rob Ellis'

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!

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