1. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 5 The Fats Chapter 7 Nutrition: The Nutrients 1 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Content Vocabulary saturated unsaturated polyunsaturated fish oil trans fats cholesterol

2. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 5 The Fats Chapter 7 Nutrition: The Nutrients 2 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Fat supplies most of the body’s fuel and transports fat-soluble vitamins. Some fats are essential for a healthy nervous system. Fat adds to the flavor in food.

3. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 5 The Fats Chapter 7 Nutrition: The Nutrients 3 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Fat serves as a reserve supply of energy. Fat helps to insulate the body and protect it from the cold. Fat protects the body organs by cushioning them.

4. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 5 The Fats Chapter 7 Nutrition: The Nutrients 4 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Fat is a major source of fuel for the body. Food fat comes in saturated and unsaturated forms. Forms of Fat

5. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 5 The Fats Chapter 7 Nutrition: The Nutrients 5 << BACK NEXT >> HOME The fats you eat come in two forms—saturated fat and unsaturated fat. Forms of Fat saturated Fats associated strongly with heart and artery disease unsaturated Fats less associated with heart disease

6. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 5 The Fats Chapter 7 Nutrition: The Nutrients 6 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Some foods high in unsaturated fats, especially polyunsaturated fats, are: –Avocados, nuts, seeds, olives, peanut butter Forms of Fat polyunsaturated Type of unsaturated fat especially useful as a replacement for saturated fat in a heart- healthy diet

7. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 5 The Fats Chapter 7 Nutrition: The Nutrients 7 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Fish oil is a polyunsaturated fat. People who eat enough fatty fish are generally healthier than others because they receive essential amino acids. Forms of Fat fish oil A polyunsaturated fat from certain fish, thought to be necessary for health

8. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 5 The Fats Chapter 7 Nutrition: The Nutrients 8 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Trans fats act like saturated fats in the body. Forms of Fat trans fats A type of fat that forms when polyunsaturated oils are processed

9. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 5 The Fats Chapter 7 Nutrition: The Nutrients 9 << BACK NEXT >> HOME The body makes some cholesterol because cells need it to function. Too much cholesterol is linked with heart and artery disease. Forms of Fat cholesterol A type of fat made by the body from saturated fat

10. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 5 The Fats Chapter 7 Nutrition: The Nutrients 10 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Saturated fats come mainly from animal sources, including the following: –Meat fats. –Dairy products, such as milk, cream, butter, and cheese. Forms of Fat

11. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 5 The Fats Chapter 7 Nutrition: The Nutrients 11 << BACK NEXT >> HOME A diet high in saturated fat is linked to many lifestyle diseases. Why Should I Reduce My Fat Intake?

12. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 5 The Fats Chapter 7 Nutrition: The Nutrients 12 << BACK NEXT >> HOME A high saturated fat intake contributes to the following diseases: –Heart disease –Cancer –Obesity –Gallbladder disease –Diabetes Why Should I Reduce My Fat Intake?

13. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 5 The Fats Chapter 7 Nutrition: The Nutrients 13 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Food labels provide information to help you determine a food’s nutritional information. Reading Food Labels

14. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 5 The Fats Chapter 7 Nutrition: The Nutrients 14 << BACK NEXT >> HOME By reading the food labels, a person can learn details about the nutrients in the food. The daily values used on the food labels show a general average of people’s needs for nutrients. The daily values assume that everyone needs to consume 2,000 or 2,500 calories a day. Reading Food Labels

15. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 5 The Fats Chapter 7 Nutrition: The Nutrients 15 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Food labels warn of the six common food allergy triggers: –Milk –Egg –Peanuts –Tree nuts –Fish –Shellfish Food Allergies Reading Food Labels

16. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 5 The Fats Chapter 7 Nutrition: The Nutrients 16 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Food allergies can cause the sudden onset of life- threatening symptoms. Food intolerance causes digestive disturbances. Replace foods that cause allergic reactions or intolerances with nutrients from other sources. Food Allergies Reading Food Labels

17. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 5 The Fats Chapter 7 Nutrition: The Nutrients 17 << BACK NEXT >> HOME A type of fat made by the body from saturated fat is called __________. cholesterol A type of fat made by the body from saturated fat Section Review: Reviewing the Vocabulary

18. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 5 The Fats Chapter 7 Nutrition: The Nutrients 18 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Fish oil is a __________. fish oil A polyunsaturated fat from certain fish, thought to be necessary for health Section Review: Reviewing the Vocabulary

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