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- Monounsaturated FA
- Polyunsaturated FA
- Saturated FA
- Trans fat

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Misconception: Does eating fat make us fat?

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Misconception: Does eating fat make us fat?

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Weight gain is not related to one single nutrient, but is based on the total daily energy intake and the balance between energy intake and energy use. Eating more calories than the body needs leads to the excess calories being stored as body fat regardless of the source of these calories (fat, protein or carbohydrate). It is the overall energy balance that counts.

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Eating greater amounts of saturated fat is linked with an increased risk of heart disease and high blood cholesterol levels.

Saturated fats are found in dairy foods (such as butter, cream, full fat milk and cheese), meats, coconut, fatty snacks (such as potato chips), fast food, sweets and pastries.

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Fats, also known as lipids, are one of the three major macronutrients the body needs. Fats are the most concentrated source of energy, providing double the energy content as carbs and proteins.

During digestion the body breaks fats down into fatty acids, which can then be absorbed into the blood. Fatty acids have many vital functions including energy storage. For instance, if glucose is not available in the body, fatty acids are then used as an energy source.

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- rich in energy, 2x as many kJ as carbs or proteins
- cushions and protects organs
carrier for fat soluble vitamins
-  needed for growth during childhood
- insulation of vital organs

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Unsaturated fats are an important part of a healthy diet. These fats help reduce the risk of heart disease and lower cholesterol levels.

There are two main types of unsaturated fats:

Polyunsaturated fats
- Omega-3 fats which are found in fish
- Omega-6 fats which are found in some oils along with some nuts

Monounsaturated fats:
- Found in olive and canola oil, avocados and some nuts

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Visible fats:
- We add these to our foods, add them to cooking or find them on our foods before they are cooked. - They are easy to limit or avoid.

Invisible fats:
- Contained within a pre-packaged or pre-prepared food, we eat it without much thought.
- Difficult to reduce intake without avoiding the food or eating in very small portions.