Bee Active Personal Training 8 Week Challenge Nutrition Handbook - Sept 2013

Fats & Oils T he total fat present in food is generally made up of a combination of fat types, with one type of fat more predominant than others, depending on the food. To help you understand the nutrition information panel and any fat-related nutrition claims on a food label, you need to understand the different types of fats in foods and the types you should be reducing in the diet. Bad Fats Saturated Trans fats High fat cuts of meat Commercially baked pastries Chicken skin Packages snack foods Whole fat dairy products Margarine Butter Vegetable shortening Cheese Fried foods Ice cream Candy bars Palm oil Nutrition... Lard Things to Remember: ? Over eating in good fats can lead to weight gain ? Fats should always be eaten in moderation ? Men and women are allowed anywhere between 30-40g of fat a day (100ml of olive oil = 1 persons fat allowance for 3 days)

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