Faith, Food and Fitness, Lesson 7: Sorting out Fats and final teachings on Fitness

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2. Course Day 7: Fats and Fitness.

8.  Used to build our skin, bones, hair, muscles, organs, blood and
fingernails.
 Going without for any mid to long term period of time is
systemic in its impact. Immune system, thinking/response,
activity levels, sleep, hydration patterns, endocrine.
 HUMAN SPECIFIC: Protein molecules are made of amino
acids- there are 22 in total- 8 of which are considered
essential- as we do not make these in our body- we have to get
them from food.
 Complete Protein- those containing all 8 essential amino acids
 HUMANS: the least ideal fuel source, when compared with
carbs and fat.

10.  Source of Energy, more so than protein or carbohydrates
 Protein 4 calories per gram
 Carbs: 4 calories per gram
 Fats: 9 calories per gram.
 Transports nutrients. It is the “train” of the internal systems.
Especially, Vitamins A, D, E and K.
 Slows the release of nutrients into bloodstream. This helps to
regulate our appetite and energy levels- balances blood sugar.

12.  A. Long Chain Fatty Acids-
 What our body stores without storing an excess.
 Not so easily burned as energy.
 Helps incorporate calcium into skeletal system.
 Benefits cardiovascular function by increasing HDL and lowering
LDL and triglycerides.
 Delivers vitamins A, D, E & K to our cells and tissues.
 Found in: fattier cuts of beef, lamb and pork; cream, whole milk
and butter.

13.  B- Medium Chain Fatty Acids:
 Metabolized more like carbohydrates and are quickly
used for energy.
 Generally lower caloric count than Long Chain Fatty
Acids
 Found in: Coconut- flesh, oil and milk; butter and cheese

15.  Non toxic in high doses.
 Reduces LDL and Triglycerides, increases HDL.
 Reduces inflammation and blood pressure
 Found in: olives and olive oil; avocado, chicken, egg yolk;
macadamia nuts and almonds

17.  A. Natural
 Found when bacteria in stomach of animals like sheep and cows as
they digest grass. This is called CLA- conjugated linoleic acid.
 CLA, in moderation, lowers the risk of heart disease.
 May help to manage (and possibly prevent) type 2 diabetes by
improving glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity.
 Reduces the risk of some cancers.
 Found in: Grass Fed Beef and Marrow. Full Fat Dairy- butter,
milk and cheese- from grass fed animals.

20.  a set of attributes that people have or achieve that relates to
the ability to perform physical activity.
 A SET!
 Ability to perform physical activity.
 Those who aren’t fit and are parents have a title.

21.  Animal fitness
vs. human
fitness

25. MUSCLE TYPES

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