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