Sports Health and Nutrition: For High Performance Athletes (Junior): Day 8:

Polyunsaturated fats Contain two or more carbon-carbon double bonds. When eaten in as food such nuts, seeds, fish and leafy greens, they have clear health benefits. However, the benefits of consuming sunflower oil and corn oil, although rich in polyunsaturates, are much less clear.

Monounsaturated oils Contain just one carbon-carbon double bond. They are found in avocados, olives, olive oil, almonds and hazelnuts, and also in lard and goose fat. Olive oil, which is approximately 76% monounsaturated, is a key component in the Mediterranean diet, which has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of heart disease.

Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms. Although we are encouraged to switch from eating saturated fats, particularly dairy and other fats derived from animals, the benefits of doing so are being challenged.

The percentages of each in the oils below varies somewhat but these values are typical

1.) Watch the Youtube Videos

2.) Read the Articles to complete the Assignment

3.) Complete the Assignment, and hand in the hand in bin

- How Much Fats Should a Person Be Eating?

- What are the Different Types of Fats?

- How Can a Person Replace Fats in Their Food?