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Fats (The functions of fats are: (used by the body for energy, they form…
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Fats
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ways to reduce fat:
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- checking the fat content of products and choosing lower fat varieties
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Trans-fatty acids
These are produced when hydrogen is added to vegetable oils. This is called hydrogenation. This process is used to make solid fats from oil.
Trans-fatty acids behave like saturated fats, raising your level of cholesterol
Medical research has shown that trans-fatty acids are very bad for your cardiovascular system and may increase the risk of breast cancer.
facts:
- Fats are one of the macronutrients essential to health.
- Lipids is the general term used to describe both fats and oils.
- All fats are high in calories. One gram provides 9kcal/37kj
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They are essential for regulating body processes, for example blood clotting and control of inflammation.
Omega 6: found in vegetables, fruits, grains, chicken and seeds.
Omega 3:found in oily fish, seeds, walnut oil and green leafy veg
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