Fats are a type of lipid found in many foods that provide energy, insulation, and aid in nutrient absorption. There are two main types of dietary fats - saturated and unsaturated - which differ in their molecular structure and health effects. The document discusses the functions of fats, sources of saturated and unsaturated fats, visible versus invisible fats in foods, and recommends including unsaturated fats while limiting saturated fats in the diet.

1. Fats
LI: What are fats
SC: What are the different types of
fats and how should they be
included in our diet

2. Let’s talk about fats!

3. Fats are everywhere.
Fats can be found in the foods of all
five food groups.

4. You need fats
in your diet.
 Remember the healthy
diet wheel?

5. Functions of Fats
 To supply a concentrated source of heat and energy
 To provide warmth and regulate the body
temperature.
 To protect vital organs
 To insulate and protects the body by forming a layer
under the skin and around vital organs .
 To carry and store fat-soluble vitamins around the
body
 To satisfy hunger and aid digestion.
 Omega-3 fatty acids help to develop
 The brain and nervous systems

6. There are “so called” good
fats and bad fats.

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Difference Between
Saturated And
Unsaturated Fat

8. Saturated and unsaturated
fats.

9. Saturated fats

10. Unsaturated fats
 Foods containing
unsaturated fats
include avocado,
nuts, and vegetable
oils such as canola,
and olive oils.
 Meat products
contain both
saturated and
unsaturated fats.

11. Kilojoule intake and uptake
determine body mass.

12. What are fats?
 Fats are made up of fatty acids.
 They are insoluble in water.
 Fats are often called ‘lipids’.

13. What’s the difference
between fats and oils?
“Oils“ refer to fats that are liquid
at room temperature, while "fats“
refer to fats that are solid at room
temperature.

14. Saturated vs Unsaturated
fats
 Saturated and unsaturated fats
differ in their energy content and
melting point.
 There is argument over which is
more healthy, however, the
evidence is not conclusive.

15. What do fats do?
 Fats play a vital role in maintaining
healthy skin and hair, insulating body
organs against shock, maintaining body
temperature, and promoting healthy cell
function.
 Fats also serve as energy stores for the
body.

16. Visible or invisible fats

17. Foods with Invisible fats.
This means you cannot see it
and point it out.
In foods such as mayonnaise, French
fries, fast-food hamburgers, chips,
egg yolk, nuts, salad dressing, cheese,
peanut butter, whole milk, chocolate,
cookies, cakes, pastries and pies, fats
are hidden, becoming an integral part
of the food during cooking.

18. Foods with visible fats.
What are visible vs invisible
fats?
Visible fats, such as butter
and the fat on meat are easy
to spot and cut out.
Also include margarine,
butter, cooking oils, steaks,
bacon and other such visible
fats.

19. There are fats
throughout the
food wheel can
you spot them?
Why are some
not included in
the pie chart?

20. Fats
LI: What are fats
SC: What are the different types of
fats and how should they be
included in our diet

21. Frying food
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