1. Fats & Oils

2. Functions of fat A carrier for Vitamins Supply Energy
A, D, E, K
Supply Energy
Adds flavor to food
Creates satiety
Protects organs
Insulates body

3. Calories
Fat is the most concentrated source of food energy. There are 9 calories per gram of fat as compared to four calories per gram of carbohydrates and protein.
In a 2000 calorie diet, 66 grams are recommended maximum number of grams of fat.
No more than 30% of total calories should come from fat sources.

4. High Fat Diets
Heart Disease
Cardiovascular Disease
Obesity

5. Functions of Cholesterol
Found in every body cell
Part of skin tissue
Transports essential fatty acids
Needed to produce hormones

6. Types of Cholesterol LDL HDL
Bad
HDL
Healthy
The body manufactures all the cholesterol it needs.
Cholesterol is present in all animal tissue.
Cholesterol is not present in plants.

7. Fatty Acids Saturated Fats Come from an animal source
Solid at room temperature
Raise the LDL and HDL levels of cholesterol in the blood.
Examples: butter, crisco, margarine, lard

8. Fatty Acids Polyunsaturated fats Monounsaturated fats
Lowers both LDL and HDL levels of cholesterol.
Found in vegetable oils and fish
Monounsaturated fats
Best type of fat
Lower LDL and raise HDL levels.
Found in both animals and plants
Examples: olive oil, canola oil, peanut oil

9. More Fats and Oils Butter Margarine A fat made from cream
It may be purchased lightly salted or unsalted
Margarine
A fat made from vegetable oil
It may be purchased in stick form or as a soft margarine in tub.
Use only stick margarine for baking

10. More Fats and Oils Cooking Oil Lard
Oils are made from vegetables such as peanut oil, canola oil, soy bean oil, corn oil, olive oil.
Olive oil is not usually used for baking due to its distinct flavor.
Lard
A solid fat from pigs.
Most often used in pie crust
Lard is high in saturated fat and cholesterol

11. More Fats and Oils Shortening A solid fat made from vegetable oil.
Used mainly for cooking and baking and has little flavor.