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Q: 14/f
im trying to loose weight, or just eat healthier. i gave up sweets for lent and i don't drink pop (when i do its diet but i never do) and i don't eat alot of junk food (basically none, not like chips and mcdonalds etc). i know fats are good, but what are they? i know theres saturated fats and unsaturated, which ones should i look out for?
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There are different kinds of fat and different effects of those kinds of fat. Some are beneficial and some are not. Fats are in a lot of food, french fries, fast food, meat, cheese, butter, cake, etc.
Fat acts as an insulator, during the winter or very cold time of year- it keeps you warm so you won't freeze. It protects the vital organs so if you fall down the stairs and you have enough fat on your body- you would not break as much bones as you would if you were skinny. It is stored energy and a component of hormones that help store and transport vitamins.
There are two types of fat- saturated and unsaturated. Saturated is solid at room temperature (so you can actually touch it and hold onto it) and it is found in animal meat. Unsaturated is liquid at room temperature and is found in plants. Of course, they both are types of fat but saturated is unhealthy because it can clog up your ateries- which leads to high blood pressure and heart problems.
Fats are processed by the liver- the liver turns fat into glycogen so your body can use. If you eat too much fatty goods it can damage your liver and if your liver is damaged badly- you will die because without the liver your body will poison itself.
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wow thanks i didnt except a life science lesson =)
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Hihi everyone. Call me Kit and I live in New York. If you ever want to talk, just leave me a message!
I'm a sophomore in High School. Of course, I am not a superb advice giver but I can have my voice heard in topics. However, like everyone else, I have my own problems. But I feel that if everyone can just express their true feelings to one another, problems can be solved easily. So if you ever have a question or a remark to make, simply say it. I don't mind at all. I'm sure even if you make insults at me, you probably have a reason to and I'll just approach it the same way I approach things in life.
Whether your question is simple or profound, I'll do my best to help. ^^. Laters!
Kit.
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Info
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Website: E-mail: Gender: Female Location: United States Occupation: Student Age: 14 AIM: Member Since: February 26, 2007 Answers: 35 Last Update: October 20, 2007 Visitors: 3590
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