Fats
- Created by: CaroLiz001
- Created on: 14-04-14 16:42
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- Fat
- Functions
- Provides energy (1g provides 9kcal)
- Keeps us warms
- Insulates and protects organs
- Important in forming structure of body cells
- Source of fat-soluble vitamins A& D
- Source of Omega 3 & 6
- Sources
- Saturated Fat- Found in meat, eggs, dairy products, butter
- Unsaturated Fat- Found in olive oil, sunflower oil, olives, avocados
- Essential Fatty Acids- Found in oily fish, margarine, nuts and seeds
- Deficiency is rare
- Excess
- Can lead to high blood cholesterol levels, a risk factor for coronary heart disease
- Too much energy (kcal) can lead to excess weight gain and obesity
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