Fat by https://padlet.com/aper3486/x2czv1tottt35yxq Group Members: Alex Perez, Kevin Lam, Beccy Eisho, Zoe Chan, Eliza Douglas, Henry Nguyen & Halil Aslan. en-us 2021-08-18 02:03:41 UTC 2025-10-02 15:44:11 UTC hello@padlet.com Adult daily requirements klam24981 https://padlet.com/aper3486/x2czv1tottt35yxq/wish/1683239211
  • Recommended daily intake of fat for adults is 20-35% of total calories
  • Assuming the recommended daily calorie intake is 2,000 for women and 2,500 for men:
  • Women should eat at least 52g of fat/day
  • Men should eat at least 65g of fat/day
    • ]]>     2021-08-18 02:17:36 UTC https://padlet.com/aper3486/x2czv1tottt35yxq/wish/1683239211     Energy content hadrk1 https://padlet.com/aper3486/x2czv1tottt35yxq/wish/1683247560 - The energy content of fat is 37 kJ/g which is higher than carbs and protein which are 17kJ/g. 
    - Energy density of oils: 885kcal per 100g
    - Fats are very energy dense
    -Fats have the highest energy content of all macronutrients]]>     2021-08-18 02:21:58 UTC https://padlet.com/aper3486/x2czv1tottt35yxq/wish/1683247560     Structure aper3486 https://padlet.com/aper3486/x2czv1tottt35yxq/wish/1683247757
  • Broken down into fatty acids, triglycerides & glycerol
  • Types of fat: Monounsaturated, polysaturated, saturated & trans fat
  • Stored around internal organs such as the heart.
  • Fat stored around organs is known as visceral.
  • Fat stored under the skin is subcutaneous.
  • Saturated fatty acids contain no double bond; they are fully saturated with hydrogen. 
  • The main monounsaturated fatty acid is oleic acid, it has one double bond 
  • Polyunsaturated fatty acids contain two or more double bonds. 
  • Carboxyl group makes fat an acid
  • Glycerol backbone & three-fatty acids (each molecule)

    • ]]>     2021-08-18 02:22:05 UTC https://padlet.com/aper3486/x2czv1tottt35yxq/wish/1683247757     Function hadrk1 https://padlet.com/aper3486/x2czv1tottt35yxq/wish/1683247907
  • Lipids cushion internal and reproductive organs 
  • Carrier for fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) and phytochemicals 
    • transport fat-soluble nutrients into the body
  • All children need fats/lipids to grow 
  • storing energy - lipids may be broken down to yield large amounts of energy
  • Fats help with regulation of hormones - Triacylglycerols, for example, adipose tissue secretes the hormone leptin, which regulates appetite
  • Fats provide metabolic fuel and helps our bodies with digestion  

    • ]]>     2021-08-18 02:22:11 UTC https://padlet.com/aper3486/x2czv1tottt35yxq/wish/1683247907     Other facts about fats mcha5476 https://padlet.com/aper3486/x2czv1tottt35yxq/wish/1683248240 - The nervous system is covered by 'blankets' of fats
    - Fats contain vitamins D, A, K and E (also antioxidants) and are part of cell membranes
    - Crucial for early stages of brain development
    - 4 main types of fats - Monosaturated, Polyunsaturated, Saturated and Trans Fats
    -  Examples of foods that contain fats are butter, oil, nuts, meat, fish and dairy
    - There are visible fats (we add them ourselves during cooking), and invisible fats (contained in pre-packaged foods)
    - Too much of certain types of fats can be harmful to you
    -Excessive intake of saturated and trans fat can lead to heart disease and increase in cholesterol levels.
    - Excess glucose is converted to fat and stored for later use
    - Trans fatty acids are made by partial hydrogenation of polyunsaturated oils in food processing 
    - Saturated fats are mainly found in animal-based foods
    - Polyunsaturates & monounsaturates are mainly found in plant-based foods]]>     2021-08-18 02:22:22 UTC https://padlet.com/aper3486/x2czv1tottt35yxq/wish/1683248240