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Nutrition - Fat
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Type | Saturated [Animal] & Unsaturated [Plant/Fish] |
| Sources Saturated | Meat, cheese, cream, butter, milk |
| Sources Unsaturated | Beans, nuts, cereals, fish, fish liver oils |
| Functions 1 | Heat and energy |
| Functions 2 | Adipose tissue insulates the body |
| Functions 3 | Protect delicate organs from injury [ e.g. liver] |
| Functions 4 | Provide the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K |