Types of Fat Guided Notes
Nutrition & Wellness • Fats, Lipids & Oils Day 2 • Guided Notes
Types of Fat & Health
Not all fats are the same • Follow along with the presentation
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Essential Question: How can different types of fat affect health?
Explore saturated, unsaturated, & trans fats
Bell Ringer
Choose the Best Answer
Answer independently before we begin
Which food is a good source of unsaturated fat?
A Butter
B Olive oil
C Bacon fat
D Shortening
Explain your choice:
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Not All Fats Are the Same
The type of fat matters — not just the total amount.
Saturated
Often solid / liquid at room temperature.
Examples: Butter, lard, fatty meats
Unsaturated
Often solid / liquid at room temperature.
Examples: Olive oil, avocados, nuts
Trans Fat
Industrial trans fats are especially .
Examples: Shortening, fried foods
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Saturated Fat
• Common sources and health connections
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Sources include: butter, fatty meats, oil, and oil.
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Many foods high in saturated fat are at room temperature.
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Eating too much saturated fat can raise (“bad”) cholesterol.
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Replacing some saturated fat with fat can support heart health.
Remember
Saturated fat is not “.” Focus on limiting and choosing healthier substitutions.
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Unsaturated Fat
• Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats
Monounsaturated Fat
Examples from slides:
Polyunsaturated Fat
Examples from slides:
- • Walnuts
- • seeds
- • Fatty
Replacing some saturated fat with unsaturated fat can improve cholesterol levels.
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Trans Fat: What Should Consumers Know?
Production: Industrial trans fats were commonly made through partial .
Main Source: Partially oils were the major historical source.
Health Impact: They LDL and can HDL (“good”) cholesterol.
Regulation: They are permitted in the U.S. food supply as they once were.
Label Clue
“” is a clue that a product contains industrial trans fat.
Found on ingredient lists!
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How Fat Choices Affect Health
“Aim for balance — not fear of food.”
1. Limit Excess
Too much saturated fat can increase risk.
2. Choose Substitutions
Unsaturated fats can be a healthier for saturated fats.
3. Remember Purpose
Fat supports cells, , and absorption.
Overall eating patterns matter more than one individual food.
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Make a Smart Substitution
Which change could increase unsaturated fat?
Instead of:
Butter for sautéing
Try:
or canola oil
Instead of:
Chips for a snack
Try:
Portion of / seeds
Instead of:
Fatty processed meat
Try:
or lean protein
The best choice depends on recipe, budget, preferences, and overall meal.
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Quick Review
• Check your understanding
1. Name one food that is a source of saturated fat:
2. Name two foods that provide unsaturated fat:
3. Why can replacing saturated with unsaturated fat help heart health?
Exit Ticket
Apply What You Learned
Requirement: Use complete sentences
SCENARIO: A student regularly uses butter and wants to make a heart-healthier choice.
TASK 01: Identify one alternative containing more unsaturated fat.
TASK 02: Explain why the substitution may be beneficial.
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