LIPIDS:FATS AND CHOLESTEROLSpotlight on Fats

FUNCTIONS OF FATS Concentrated form of energy Transports Vitamins ADEK Cushions organs Insulates

FAT SOURCES Butter, margarine, oils, cream, Fried foods,

egg yolks, dairy cheese, meats

FAT STRUCTURE Unsaturated fats are better for you

FAT NEEDS FOR TEENS 25 to 35% of daily intake

FAT CALORIES 8 per gram

DIGESTION TIME FOR FATS Up to 12 hours

CHOLESTEROL Body makes all you need Egg yolks have cholesterol

CONTROLLING FAT INTAKE Remove skin from poultry Choose lean meats Limit fried foods