Fats

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  • Fats
    • Purpose
      • Used for energy
      • Structure of cells
      • Stored under the skin to insulate the body
      • Protects vital organs like the kidneys
      • Maintain Body temperature
    • Macronutrient
      • Needed in large amounts by the body
        • Triglyceride is a fat molecule
    • Sources
      • Avocardo
      • Olive
      • Nuts
      • Pulses
    • Types of Fat
      • Saturated
        • Solid at room temp
        • cheese
        • Meat
        • Eggs
        • Too much can lead to health complications
          • Obesity
          • Blocked arteries
          • Coronary Heart Disease
        • Single bonds on the carbon chain
      • Unsaturated
        • Soft or liquid at room temp
        • avocardo
        • Olive oil
        • Considered healthier as it isn't converted to cholestrol
      • Essential Fatty Acids
        • Required for development
        • Aren't made by the body
        • Need to be apart of a balance diet
        • Blood clotting
        • Regulating body processes

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