IntroductionIntroduction
Mmm… fats! They make food taste delicious. But …
- What is their value in human nutrition?
- How much do you need each day?
- How much is too much?
- What makes up a good fat or a bad fat?
- How have modern processing and fast foods changed the fats?
You will find the answers to these questions in this section and gain knowledge which will guide you in making healthy choices.
Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of the health benefits vs. the problems of excess fat intake to personal intake of fat.
- Appraise fat and nutrient intake in a fast food meal.
- List the physiological functions and need for fat in the diet.
- State differences among triglycerides, saturated fat, & mono- and poly-unsaturated fats, and list food sources of these.
