Home Economics- Fat

Fat is made up of fatty acids and glycerol

These contain the elements carbon, hydrogen and oxygen

1. Saturated fats eg. rashers, sausages, butter and milk

2. Unsaturated fats eg. fish, beans, nuts and cereals

1. Heat and energy

2. Insulates the body

3. Protects organs eg. heart

4. Stores fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K

1. Grill, bake or boil instead of frying

2.Cut fat off meat

3. Use low fat foods

4. Use Flora instead of butter