Fats
Types of Fats
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Lecithin is a phospholipid that is essential in the cells of the body. It can be found in
many foods, including soybeans and egg yolks. Lecithin is taken as a medicine and is
also used in the manufacturing of medicines. Lecithin is used for treating memory
disorders such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Lecithin works as an emulsifier, meaning it suspends fats and oils and keeps them from
mixing with other substances.
Lecithin supplements can be purchased to help treat high cholesterol, as a
breastfeeding aid, and to treat ulcerative colitis, among other things.
Function of Fats-—
How does the body utilize fats? Select all that apply.
Energy storage
Hormone synthesis
For temperature regulation
Protein sparing effect
To protect organs
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The body uses fat (triglycerides) to protect organs, for temperature regulation, and hormone synthesis.
Fats also play a role in energy storage.
The protein sparing effect is when carbohydrates prevent the body from breaking down proteins to use as
an energy source.
Calories From Fats
When providing education to a client with high cholesterol and heart disease, the health professional recommends that the
client’s total daily percentage of calories from saturated fat should be limited to | 5%-6% §|
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If a person has heart disease or a high level of LDL ("bad") cholesterol, they may need to restrict
their saturated fat to 5% to 6%, the AHA says.
Total calories from fat should compose 30% or less of all calories consumed each day. A healthy
individual’s total fat calories should be no more than 30% of all the calories they eat each day. Limiting fat
shouldn't be the sole focus of a healthy diet, however. Total calories are also important. To not gain weight,
the person must balance the number of calories they consume with the number of calories they expend in
exercise and other daily activities.
Function of Sterols
When providing client education on fats, the health professional should provide information on which functions of sterols?
Select all that apply.
Cell membrane structure
Bile production
Water absorption
Vitamin C synthesis
Vitamin D synthesis
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Sterols are used by the body for vitamin D synthesis and bile production.
The body uses phospholipids for cell membrane structure. The human body cannot synthesize vitamin C.
Liver function and gallbladder health are not dependent on the presence of sterols in the diet.
With 9 calories per gram, fat is the most calorie dense source of energy in the diet when compared to the 4 calories
per gram in proteins and carbohydrates. To calculate the number of calories from fat in a food, multiply the grams
of fat in the food by 9 calories.
For example, a one-half cup serving of vanilla ice-cream has 7.3 grams of fat. Multiply 7.3 by 9 to determine that
65.9 calories are from fat, which is almost half of the total calories! Not a very low-fat snack.
Nutrition Facts
erving Size V2 cup (699)
ervings Per Container 16
mount Per Serving
alories 137
% Daily Value
Total Fat 7.3g 47.9%
Sodium 53mg 2%
Total Carb. 169 46.7%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugars 14g
Protein 2.3g
To determine the number of calories and fat grams
they need each day to lose, maintain, or gain weight, a
person needs to consult with their healthcare provider or a
registered dietitian. As a general guideline, to maintain
the current weight, follow the 3-step formula below.
Remember, everyone's body and metabolism are different,
so these numbers could vary slightly for each
individual and can change over time.
e Step 1: Multiply total calories to be consumed each
day by 30% to calculate calories from fat each day.
e Step 2: Since each gram of fat has 9 calories, take
calories from fat per day and divide those calories by
9.
Example: An athlete wants 30% of their 2700 calories
consumed each day to be from fat. How many grams of fat
should they consume each day?
e Step 1: 2700 x 0.3 = 810 calories from fat each day.
e Step 2: 810 calories
/9 calories per gram = 90 grams
of fat per day.
Types of Fats
[Lecithin is :J part of a class known as phospholipids that keep fats dispersed in body fluids. It is
important for the health of cell structures and sourced from products.
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/ Your response is correct!
Lecithin is a phospholipid that is essential in the cells of the body. It can be found in
many foods, including soybeans and egg yolks. Lecithin is taken as a medicine and is
also used in the manufacturing of medicines. Lecithin is used for treating memory
disorders such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Lecithin works as an emulsifier, meaning it suspends fats and oils and keeps them from
mixing with other substances.
Lecithin supplements can be purchased to help treat high cholesterol, as a
breastfeeding aid, and to treat ulcerative colitis, among other things.
Function of Fats-—
How does the body utilize fats? Select all that apply.
Energy storage
Hormone synthesis
For temperature regulation
Protein sparing effect
To protect organs
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/" Your response is correct!
The body uses fat (triglycerides) to protect organs, for temperature regulation, and hormone synthesis.
Fats also play a role in energy storage.
The protein sparing effect is when carbohydrates prevent the body from breaking down proteins to use as
an energy source.
Calories From Fats
When providing education to a client with high cholesterol and heart disease, the health professional recommends that the
client’s total daily percentage of calories from saturated fat should be limited to | 5%-6% §|
A
of their total calories.
Review Feedback K >|
/ Your response is correct!
If a person has heart disease or a high level of LDL ("bad") cholesterol, they may need to restrict
their saturated fat to 5% to 6%, the AHA says.
Total calories from fat should compose 30% or less of all calories consumed each day. A healthy
individual’s total fat calories should be no more than 30% of all the calories they eat each day. Limiting fat
shouldn't be the sole focus of a healthy diet, however. Total calories are also important. To not gain weight,
the person must balance the number of calories they consume with the number of calories they expend in
exercise and other daily activities.
Function of Sterols
When providing client education on fats, the health professional should provide information on which functions of sterols?
Select all that apply.
Cell membrane structure
Bile production
Water absorption
Vitamin C synthesis
Vitamin D synthesis
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L
/" Your response is correct!
Sterols are used by the body for vitamin D synthesis and bile production.
The body uses phospholipids for cell membrane structure. The human body cannot synthesize vitamin C.
Liver function and gallbladder health are not dependent on the presence of sterols in the diet.
With 9 calories per gram, fat is the most calorie dense source of energy in the diet when compared to the 4 calories
per gram in proteins and carbohydrates. To calculate the number of calories from fat in a food, multiply the grams
of fat in the food by 9 calories.
For example, a one-half cup serving of vanilla ice-cream has 7.3 grams of fat. Multiply 7.3 by 9 to determine that
65.9 calories are from fat, which is almost half of the total calories! Not a very low-fat snack.
Nutrition Facts
erving Size V2 cup (699)
ervings Per Container 16
mount Per Serving
alories 137
% Daily Value
Total Fat 7.3g 47.9%
Sodium 53mg 2%
Total Carb. 169 46.7%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugars 14g
Protein 2.3g
To determine the number of calories and fat grams
they need each day to lose, maintain, or gain weight, a
person needs to consult with their healthcare provider or a
registered dietitian. As a general guideline, to maintain
the current weight, follow the 3-step formula below.
Remember, everyone's body and metabolism are different,
so these numbers could vary slightly for each
individual and can change over time.
e Step 1: Multiply total calories to be consumed each
day by 30% to calculate calories from fat each day.
e Step 2: Since each gram of fat has 9 calories, take
calories from fat per day and divide those calories by
9.
Example: An athlete wants 30% of their 2700 calories
consumed each day to be from fat. How many grams of fat
should they consume each day?
e Step 1: 2700 x 0.3 = 810 calories from fat each day.
e Step 2: 810 calories
/9 calories per gram = 90 grams
of fat per day.
