Describe the chemical structure of unsaturated fats, saturated fats and tran fats.
Topic 1
New research continues to change your recommendations and opinions on fat intake and dietary guidelines. Despite the recommendations for fat and cholesterol changing in 2015, many people still believe low fat diets are appropriate for everyone.
Differences between Unsaturated and Saturated Fats
https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/saturated-vs-unsaturated-fat (Links to an external site.)
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/why-trans-fats-are-bad#section2 (Links to an external site.)
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/omega-3-fish-oil-for-brain-health (Links to an external site.)
Describe the chemical structure of unsaturated fats, saturated fats and tran fats.
Give 3 foods rich in each type of fat: unsaturated fats, saturated fats and trans fats.
What is the relationship between brain health and omega 3 fats?
Do you think the current recommendations for fat are accurate and do they apply to the whole population?
What do you think should be included in a healthy diet specifically with regards to fat intake? How does this apply to processed foods?
Are you going to make any changes in your diet as a result of this information?
Topic 2
The Ketogenic Diet
The ketogenic diet has been around for a while and primarily used to treat epilepsy. As of late neurological disorders (alzheimers: with Dr. Perlmuters Grain Brain), cancer and a multitude of additional conditions including obesity have been treated using the ketogenic diet. Please review the following data and then answer the discussion questions below.
Statistics for Alzheimer’s Disease in the U.S.
1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia.
Out-of-pocket expenses for long-distance caregivers are nearly twice as much as local caregivers.
Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death.
In 2012, 15.4 million caregivers provided An estimated 17.5 billion hours of unpaid cAre, valued At more than $216 billion.
Topic 2
See attached for studies on ketosis and weight loss. Answer the questions below:
What is ketosis (you will need to use your book to answer this question).
Summarize 4 of the studies in the attachment on weight loss.
What is your opinion on ketosis and weight loss? (use the studies to back it up)
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