Unsaturated Fats Trans Fats Fats Help the body absorb vitamins A D E and K Serve as an energy reserve Cushion and protect the heart and other vital organs Protect bones from injury Provide insulation and warmth ID: 1047774
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1. FatsCholesterol Saturated Fats Unsaturated Fats Trans Fats
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3. FatsHelp the body absorb vitamins A, D, E, and KServe as an energy reserveCushion and protect the heart and other vital organsProtect bones from injuryProvide insulation and warmthEnhance the flavor and texture of foods
4. CholesterolFunctionsHelp digest fatBuild cellsMake vitamin D and some hormonesFood SourcesFatty meat and poultryEgg yolksLiver and other organ meatsShrimp and squid
5. Saturated FatsFunctionsRaise the level of LDL cholesterolFood SourcesFatty meatPoultry skinWhole-milk productsTropical oilsCoconut oilPalm oilPalm kernel oil
6. Unsaturated FatsFunctionsPolyunsaturated FatMay help lower cholesterol levelsFood SourcesVegetable oilsCorn oilSoybean oilSafflower oilSeafood
7. Unsaturated FatsFunctionsMonounsaturated FatAppear to lower LDL cholesterol levelsRaise HDL cholesterolFood SourcesOlivesOlive oilAvocadosNutsPeanut oilCanola oil
8. Trans FatsFunctionsIs hydrogenatedTurn vegetable oil into solidsAllow for longer shelf lifeExtra flavorIncrease LDL cholesterolFood SourcesShorteningMargarinesSalad dressingsCrackersSnack foodsBaked goodsFast foodsConvenience foods
9. References and ResourcesTextbooks:Duyff, R. L. (2010). Food, nutrition & wellness. Columbus, OH: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.Kowtaluk, H. (2010) Food for today. Columbus, OH: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.Weixel, S., & Wempen, F. (2010). Food & nutrition and you. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall.Website:U.S. Department of Agriculture.ChooseMyPlate.gov Website. Washington, DC. Oils.http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/oils.htmlAccessed December, 2012.