In this unit we are talking about Cholesterol and how a group of organic compounds make up 18-25% of one’s body mass called lipids. So why are lipids important? Lipids are important because they are used in the body to transport vitamins, they are essential in breaking down Cholesterol and they are used for body insulation. Lipids are best obtained from vegetable oils and legumes. But, the question is can the body produce essential fatty acids (ETA’S)? No, our body is not able to produce these fatty acids on its own. So it is necessary that you eat a diet rich in these crucial building blocks to maintain a healthy body. Two main essential fatty acids are to be included in our diet are the Omega-3 and Omega-6.…
Unsaturated fat provides benefits of fat in the diet without the risk of cardiovascular disease and increased LDL/HDL ratio.…
Trans fat is double trouble for your health. Trans fat raises your LDL (low density lipoprotein) “bad” Cholesterol and lowers your HDL (high density lipoprotein) “good: cholesterol. Trans fat is considered by many doctors to be the worst type of fat you can eat. A high LDL cholesterol level in combination with a low HDL cholesterol level increases your risk of heart disease, the leading killer of men and women. Trans fat is formed through an industrial process that ads hydrogen to vegetable oil, which causes the oil to become solid at room temperature. The manufactures form of trans fat, known as partially hydrogenated oil, is found in variety of food products, including:…
There are both good fats and bad fats; staying away from bad fats can be easy if you know what you are looking for. The fats that are bad for us are saturated, and trans fats and the better fats are monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Saturated fats turn solid at room temperature because they have a chemical makeup where the carbon atoms are saturated with hydrogen atoms. Trans-fatty acids are fats that have been created in an industrial process that adds hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils so they can become more solid. Trans fatty acids are seen on ingredient labels as “partially hydrogenated oils”. Hydrogenated fats are considered as trans fats because these fats have been created in an industrial process. Trans-fatty acids are harmful because they raise the bad or LDL cholesterol levels and lower the HDL or good cholesterol levels in our bodies. They also increase the risk of heart disease and strokes and have also been associated with developing type 2 diabetes. Unsaturated fats are found in fish, nuts, seeds, and oils from plants, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats are two unsaturated fats. Unsaturated fats are good for the body because they help lower blood cholesterol levels.…
Without fats, many vital processes would not be carried out and would be detrimental to life as we know it. (Chang, 2013) (National Institutes of Health, 2014)…
For Example, eating a salad with fat free salad dressing inhibits absorption of phytonutrients and vitamins from the greens and vegetables. This happens because many nutrients are fat soluble especially vitamins A, D, E, and K, which our bodies need for numerous bodily functions. Essential fatty acids are vitally important for muscle conduction, nerve impulses, and brain health but our bodies do not make these fatty acids on their own we have to consume them through our diet. The two major essential fatty acids or EFA’s are omega 3 and omega 6. The typical modern diet is far too abundant in omega 6 and not so much in omega 3. If this happens the omega 6 chain will inhibit metabolism of the omega 3 chain which can cause poor brain function and health conditions such as: headaches, depression, cardiovascular disease and cancer. In comparison, if the diet is high in omega 3’s and low in omega 6’s, there is a decrease in health conditions and a preventative to those diseases. Taking an omega 3 supplement such as fish oil will help counter act an excess of omega 6 in the body. (An Introduction,…
Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats are known as good fats because they are good for your heart, your cholesterol, and your overall health. These fats are found in olive, soybean, canola, and corn oils, avocados, fatty fish, and soymilk.…
In the article “Can Skinny Beat Obesity?” by Philip Rea, Peter Yin, and Ryan Zahalka explains the differences between white and brown fat within our bodies cells. With brown fat being classified as the better of the two, which burns calories to produce heat. White fat acts as a storage container, which is why it is a major contributor of weight gain. The article further discusses how fat is necessary within our bodies, as it helps keep our body at a stable temperature and providing energy. I have always thought of all fats being bad for your health. After taking this course and reading this article, I have realized that some fats are very beneficial for our bodies and a necessity to keep our bodies healthy and functioning. This can be…
9. What is the USDA Choose My Plate? Cruise the website www.choosemyplate.gov for a better understanding.…
Bad fats are saturated and trans fats. Saturated fats are mostly in meats, dairy products and tropical oils. Saturated fat raises both bad cholesterol and good cholesterol, while trans-fat only raises bad cholesterol. This makes trans fats technically worse than saturated fats. The better fats would be monounsaturated and polyunsaturated. Monounsaturated will lower your cholesterol, and unlike polyunsaturated they do not lower your good cholesterol. Your best fats would be the omega-3s (fish oil). This fat has shown to protect people from sudden cardiac death (Schardt, 2002).…
Monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats are known as good fats, the both of benefits in the way that they both reduce LDL cholesterol levels. They reduce the risk of heart disease and numerous health problems. They are still part of the fat family but with benefits in our nutrition. We do need to keep in mind though that they are still fats and should never over consume them. Of these two fats monounsaturated fat has an added contribute of healthy doses of vitamin E. These two fats are generally found in plants. Lipids are a component found in blood fats commonly spoke of as cholesterol. They are needed for healthy cell growth however in excess can put us at risk for more problems. When we have been diagnosed with high cholesterol life style changes are in order, we can do this by adding exercise and fiber and reducing our fat intake.…
According to “Face the Fats” (2013), the unhealthy fats are, saturated and trans fats, tend to be more solid at room temperature (like a stick of butter). The healthy fats are monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats and they tend to be more liquid (like liquid vegetable oil). Saturated fat is found mostly in foods from animals and some plants. Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats are found mainly in many fish, nuts, seeds and oils from plants. Some examples of foods that contain these fats include salmon, trout, herring, avocados, olives, walnuts and liquid vegetable oils such as soybean, corn, safflower, canola, olive and sunflower. Both polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats may help lower your blood cholesterol level when you use them in place of saturated and trans fats, Face the Fats (2013).…
Explain existing working practices such as communication skills and others and how strategies are designed to minimise abuse in health and social care contexts.…
According to the “Face the Fats” sections bad fats are considered saturated fats and trans fats. These fats will clog arteries and cause heart disease and heart attacks. These fats are often found in foods we enjoy to eat or that taste good. Fast food, deserts, and toppings that we place on foods are usually loaded in these types of foods. Better fats are monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats. These are considered better fats due to the fact that they help reduce the risk of heart disease. Monounsaturated fats are fats that have double bonded carbon in their molecules and are usually liquid at room temperatures and become more solid when cooled or chilled. Polyunsaturated fats are fats that typically have more than one double bonded carbon in the molecule, and they are also liquid at room temperature but tend to become solid when chilled or cooled.…
What are bad fats? Bad fats are saturated fat and trans- fat. Saturated fat have chemical makeup in which the carbon atoms are saturated with hydrogen atoms. Saturated fats occur naturally in many foods. The majority come mainly from animal sources, including meat and dairy products. Examples are fatty beef, lamb, pork, poultry with skin, beef fat (tallow), lard and cream, butter, cheese and other dairy products made from whole or reduced-fat (2 percent) milk. These foods also contain dietary cholesterol. In addition, many baked goods and fried foods can contain high levels of saturated fats. Some plant foods, such as palm oil, palm kernel oil and coconut oil, also contain primarily saturated fats, but do not contain cholesterol. Trans- fats (or trans- fatty acids) are created in an industrial process that adds hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils to make them more solid. Another name for trans- fats is “partially hydrogenated oils." Look for them on the ingredient list on food packages. Trans- fats raise your bad (LDL) cholesterol levels and lower your good (HDL) cholesterol levels. Eating trans- fats increases your risk of developing heart disease and stroke. It’s also associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.…