FAT

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FAT

• By Carlos Urreta

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Fat Facts

• Many people throughout the world consume too much
  fat in their diets
• Fat intake needs vary on age and weight
• Following a low fat diet can reduce the risk of
  heart disease

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Good fats

• Healthy fats help give energy, prevent blood
  clotting, and reduce cholesterol and triglyceride
  levels.
• These fats which are called essential fatty acids
  (EFAs) or Vitamin F, are found in cold-water
  fish and cold-temperature plans oils

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Good fats cont

• Monounsaturated fats also are healthy for the
  body
• They are found in olive, almond, and canola oils
• All of these are liquid at room temperature and
  generally come from plant seeds

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Poly-Unsaturated Fats

• Poly unsaturated fats can decrease cholesterol
  levels, they can also decrease the percentage of
  healthy HDL cholesterol.
• They come from plant seeds and are liquid at room
  temperature
• Found in safflower oil and corn oil

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Bad Fats - Saturated Fats

• Saturated fats and hydrogenated fats are
  unhealthy because they can clog arteries and
  elevate cholesterol levels.
• They are found in animal foods, such as butter,
  margarine, and meat.