lipids

​fuels the body, keeps it warm

Not all are good for you - need "good fatty acids" from veggies, grains, nuts/seeds, soybeans

​Good fats

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dissolve aromatic molecules in foods, some fats add own characteristic taste --
*emulsion (combining ingredients that don't always mix well)

Flavor

create a flaky, delicate, lighter texture --
*aeration (adding air/gas to batters or doughs)

Tenderizing

• some plant-based oils

• solid at room temperature

• can also raise LDL and lower HDL cholesterols

Saturated fats (animal products)

• raise LDL and lower HDL (increases risk of heart disease, other health issues)

• partially hydrogenated vegetable oils

Trans fats (processed foods)

what does the body do with the excess calories?

-stores as glycogen or fat to use at a later time, which over time causes fat stores to expand, resulting in weight gain.
WHAT TO DO?
- eat more foods with healthy fats, add nutrient dense snacks to diet, stay active, limit fat intake to 30% or less each day