Fats to include: · The dietary role of fat · The structure of fats and the difference between saturated, unsaturated (mono and poly) and trans-fats · Sources of dietary fat · Cholesterol and the difference between low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) and high-density lipoproteins (HDLs) · Amount of energy provided by a gram of fat · Healthy eating guidelines with reference to type and kcal
Dietary fats and oils are found naturally in animal and vegetable foods, and people utilized in cooking, table, and added to processed foods.
Dietary fats are made up of fatty acids. There are two main sorts of fatty acids: saturated and saturated. Fats are called saturated or unsaturated fatty acids depending on the type of fatty acids they contain. For example, butter is saturated fat because it mainly contains trans fat. Olive oil is an unrefined oil because it contains unsaturated fatty acids.
The saturated oil is solid at room temperature and the crude oil is not liquid. Unsaturated fats are considered to be the healthiest type of saturated fat.
Dietary fats provide energy and help to absorb nutrients and function in the brain and nerves. Fats and oils add flavor and texture to food and make you feel full for a long time. The type of fat you eat can affect your health. Choosing an insatiable substitute for saturated fat can help reduce your risk of heart disease.
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