Dietary fat by https://padlet.com/hgra8872/yfizwp381hltvni7 Made with a wish on a star en-us 2021-08-18 00:19:22 UTC 2024-10-16 04:29:23 UTC hello@padlet.com Energy density of fats hgra8872 https://padlet.com/hgra8872/yfizwp381hltvni7/wish/1683048923 Fats are rich in energy, 2x as many kJ as carbs or protein.]]> 2021-08-18 00:28:17 UTC https://padlet.com/hgra8872/yfizwp381hltvni7/wish/1683048923 Function andi3941 https://padlet.com/hgra8872/yfizwp381hltvni7/wish/1683053639
  • Cushions internal and reproductive organs 
  • Is part of the structural component of cells 
  • Carrier for fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) and phytochemicals (found in plants)
  • Important for growth - 60% of the brain is fat
  • A source of energy
  • Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats can help keep a healthy heart and blood vessels 

    • ]]>     2021-08-18 00:31:19 UTC https://padlet.com/hgra8872/yfizwp381hltvni7/wish/1683053639     Structure https://padlet.com/hgra8872/yfizwp381hltvni7/wish/1683053656 Consists of three fatty acid molecule connected to a 3 carbon glycerol bone.]]> 2021-08-18 00:31:20 UTC https://padlet.com/hgra8872/yfizwp381hltvni7/wish/1683053656 Energy content in dietary fat hgra8872 https://padlet.com/hgra8872/yfizwp381hltvni7/wish/1683055209 Fat contains 37.7kJ (approx 9 calories) per gram.
    Sources of fat come from both animals (meat, bacon fat, oily fish) and plants (avocado, olives, nuts, coconut). ]]>     2021-08-18 00:32:24 UTC https://padlet.com/hgra8872/yfizwp381hltvni7/wish/1683055209     Fun facts/misinformation https://padlet.com/hgra8872/yfizwp381hltvni7/wish/1683055471 Visible fats: 
    - we add these to food, add them to cooking or find them on our foods before they are cooked
    - these fats are easy to limit or avoid within our diet ]]>     2021-08-18 00:32:33 UTC https://padlet.com/hgra8872/yfizwp381hltvni7/wish/1683055471     Daily requirements https://padlet.com/hgra8872/yfizwp381hltvni7/wish/1683057342 30% of total energy intake which is roughly 70g per day]]> 2021-08-18 00:33:49 UTC https://padlet.com/hgra8872/yfizwp381hltvni7/wish/1683057342 Fun facts/misinformation https://padlet.com/hgra8872/yfizwp381hltvni7/wish/1683063068 Invisible fats:
    - Contained within a pre-packaged or pre-prepared food
    - it is difficult to reduce intake without avoiding the food or eating in very small portions 
    - we eat these fats without much thought ]]>     2021-08-18 00:37:28 UTC https://padlet.com/hgra8872/yfizwp381hltvni7/wish/1683063068     Fun facts/misinformation https://padlet.com/hgra8872/yfizwp381hltvni7/wish/1683073328 - A common misunderstanding is that all fats are unhealthy. However this oversimplifies the types of fats we consume in our diets. 
    - For example good sources of fat such as avocados can be enjoyed in moderation and have dietary benefits including an improvement in heart health and the absorption of vitamins ]]>     2021-08-18 00:44:03 UTC https://padlet.com/hgra8872/yfizwp381hltvni7/wish/1683073328