lipids

Lipids
Chemical compounds that are a main component in every living cell

By Erin Michalsky

Multiple Choice

What is the name of fats that are found naturally in the foods that we eat?

• fatty acids

• triglycerides

• lipids

• calories

Triglycerides

​fuels the body, keeps it warm

Not all are good for you - need "good fatty acids" from veggies, grains, nuts/seeds, soybeans

Multiple Select

What fat(s) listed here are considered to be "good fats"?

• saturated

• unsaturated

• omega 3

• trans fat

​Good fats

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Multiple Choice

In what food item listed below might you find "good or helpful fats"?

• nori (seaweed)

• animal products

• plant based oils

• nuts/seeds

dissolve aromatic molecules in foods, some fats add own characteristic taste --
*emulsion (combining ingredients that don't always mix well)

Flavor

create a flaky, delicate, lighter texture --
*aeration (adding air/gas to batters or doughs)

Tenderizing

Fats in cooking

Multiple Select

What negative health issue(s) may be caused by eating the wrong types of fats?

• leukemia

• type 2 diabetes

• osteoarthritis

• cardiovascular disease

• some plant-based oils

• solid at room temperature

• can also raise LDL and lower HDL cholesterols

Saturated fats (animal products)

• raise LDL and lower HDL (increases risk of heart disease, other health issues)

• partially hydrogenated vegetable oils

Trans fats (processed foods)

Two main harmful fats:

9 calories in 1 gram of fat

what does the body do with the excess calories?

-stores as glycogen or fat to use at a later time, which over time causes fat stores to expand, resulting in weight gain.
WHAT TO DO?
- eat more foods with healthy fats, add nutrient dense snacks to diet, stay active, limit fat intake to 30% or less each day