Fats by https://padlet.com/jmah0012_2/hbgoxmlfizh6ou8l Understanding Fats en-us 2021-08-19 00:10:04 UTC 2025-05-25 19:41:31 UTC hello@padlet.com Fats / Lipids https://padlet.com/jmah0012_2/hbgoxmlfizh6ou8l/wish/1684974820 2021-08-19 00:16:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jmah0012_2/hbgoxmlfizh6ou8l/wish/1684974820 Fun Facts jmah0012_2 https://padlet.com/jmah0012_2/hbgoxmlfizh6ou8l/wish/1684977677 - Also known as "Lipids"



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- Cushions internal and reproductive organs
- Carrier for phytochemicals and fat soluble vitamins (ADEK)

]]> 2021-08-19 00:18:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jmah0012_2/hbgoxmlfizh6ou8l/wish/1684978158 Adult Daily Requirement https://padlet.com/jmah0012_2/hbgoxmlfizh6ou8l/wish/1684978550 - The dietary reference intake (DRI) for fat in adults is 20% to 35% of total calories from fat
- 44 grams - 77 grams per day

  • Monounsaturated fat: 15% to 20%
  • Polyunsaturated fat: 5% to 10%
  • Saturated fat: less than 10%
  • Trans fat: 0%
ref: The Cleveland Clinic
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1g of Fat = 37kJ = 9kcal
Compared to 1g Carbs & Protein = 17kJ, 4kcal]]> 2021-08-19 00:22:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jmah0012_2/hbgoxmlfizh6ou8l/wish/1684988864 https://padlet.com/jmah0012_2/hbgoxmlfizh6ou8l/wish/1684997051 2021-08-19 00:27:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jmah0012_2/hbgoxmlfizh6ou8l/wish/1684997051 https://padlet.com/jmah0012_2/hbgoxmlfizh6ou8l/wish/1684999306 Most concentrated form of energy in the body!]]> 2021-08-19 00:29:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jmah0012_2/hbgoxmlfizh6ou8l/wish/1684999306 https://padlet.com/jmah0012_2/hbgoxmlfizh6ou8l/wish/1685000813 Fats are either triglycerides, others include phospholipids, phytosterols and cholesterol]]> 2021-08-19 00:30:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jmah0012_2/hbgoxmlfizh6ou8l/wish/1685000813 Saturated Fats https://padlet.com/jmah0012_2/hbgoxmlfizh6ou8l/wish/1685003939 - contain no double bond as they are fully saturated with hydrogen
- can be synthesised by the body so are not required in the diet]]> 2021-08-19 00:31:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jmah0012_2/hbgoxmlfizh6ou8l/wish/1685003939 Monounsaturated https://padlet.com/jmah0012_2/hbgoxmlfizh6ou8l/wish/1685006188 - contain oleic acid and have one double bond
- in olive, canola and peanut oils]]> 2021-08-19 00:32:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jmah0012_2/hbgoxmlfizh6ou8l/wish/1685006188 jmah0012_2 https://padlet.com/jmah0012_2/hbgoxmlfizh6ou8l/wish/1685006203 2021-08-19 00:32:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jmah0012_2/hbgoxmlfizh6ou8l/wish/1685006203 Polyunsaturated https://padlet.com/jmah0012_2/hbgoxmlfizh6ou8l/wish/1685009906 - contain two or more double bonds
- most common = linolaic acid 
- increased polyunsaturated fats = lower heart disease
- contain omega 3's fatty acids! these are required in the diet
- alpha linoleic contains in legumes, canola oil and nuts]]> 2021-08-19 00:34:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jmah0012_2/hbgoxmlfizh6ou8l/wish/1685009906 https://padlet.com/jmah0012_2/hbgoxmlfizh6ou8l/wish/1685017495 Guidelines from NRV]]> 2021-08-19 00:39:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jmah0012_2/hbgoxmlfizh6ou8l/wish/1685017495 https://padlet.com/jmah0012_2/hbgoxmlfizh6ou8l/wish/1685018106 Upper Intake Level Guidelines from NRV]]> 2021-08-19 00:39:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jmah0012_2/hbgoxmlfizh6ou8l/wish/1685018106