ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Smile and Learn English What are fats? – Healthy Eating for Kids
Welcome to Smile and Learn! Today, we’re going to talk about something important for our bodies: fats. Do you know what fats are and which foods have them? Let’s find out together!
Fats, also known as lipids, are nutrients that give us energy and help our bodies absorb vitamins. This makes them very important for us to stay healthy and strong.
Fats come in three different types, and each type is found in different foods:
These fats are found in animal-based foods like meats, butter, and cold cuts. Palm oil, which is often used in packaged pastries, is also high in saturated fats. Eating too much of these fats isn’t very healthy.
You can find these fats in foods like raw olive oil, nuts, and avocados. They are healthier for you and can be part of a good diet.
These are also called fatty acids, like omega-3 fats found in fish and walnuts. They are very good for our health. You can also find healthy fats in plant-based foods like nuts and some vegetable oils, as well as in fruits like avocados.
Did you know that fats help make cell membranes and hormones in our bodies? That’s why eating foods with fats in the right amounts is good for us. To stay healthy, try to eat more vegetable fats like those in raw olive oil and avocados, or fatty acids found in fish.
Here are some tasty ideas to include healthy fats in your meals:
Now you know which foods contain fats and why they are important for your health. Remember, it’s good to eat fats in small amounts to stay healthy and happy!
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Fat Detective: Become a “Fat Detective” and explore your kitchen! With the help of an adult, look at the labels on different food packages. Can you find out which types of fats are in your favorite snacks? Make a list of foods that have saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fats. Discuss with your family which ones are healthier choices and why.
Healthy Fats Art: Create a colorful poster that shows different foods containing healthy fats. Use magazines, newspapers, or draw your own pictures. Include foods like avocados, nuts, and fish. Hang your poster in the kitchen to remind everyone about healthy fat choices!
Fatty Foods Experiment: Try a simple experiment to see how fats can be part of a balanced meal. With an adult, prepare a small meal using foods with different types of fats, like an avocado salad with olive oil dressing. Taste the meal and talk about how the fats make the food taste and feel. How do these foods make you feel after eating them?
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Welcome to Smile and Learn!
Do you know what fats are and which foods contain them? Did you know that not all high-fat foods are healthy? We’re going to tell you all about them!
**What are Fats?**
Fats, also called lipids, are nutrients that provide us with energy and help with the absorption of vitamins. That’s why they are essential for our body.
**Types of Fats**
Fats are divided into three different groups depending on their chemical structure:
1. **Saturated Fats**: Found in animal-based foods like meats, butter, and cold cuts. Palm oil, which is used in packaged pastries, is also rich in saturated fats.
2. **Monounsaturated Fats**: Found in foods like raw olive oil, nuts, and avocados.
3. **Polyunsaturated Fats**: Also called fatty acids, such as omega-3 fats found in fish and walnuts. Healthy fats come from plant-based foods like nuts and some vegetable oils, and they are also present in fruits like avocados. Fatty acids like omega-3 are beneficial for our health, but we should control the amount we include in our diet.
Less healthy fats, when consumed in large amounts, can be harmful to our health. These fats are found in meats, packaged pastries, and some dairy products like butter.
**Why are Fats Important?**
Did you know that cell membranes and hormones are made of fats? That’s why consuming fatty foods in moderate amounts is good for our health. To stay healthy, choose vegetable fats like raw olive oil and avocados, or fatty acids found in fish.
**Fat-Rich Dishes**
You can have avocado toast for breakfast or as a snack—sprinkle some nuts on top too! Cook foods using olive oil to include healthy fats in your meals. You can also add foods like meat, eggs, or fish that contain healthy fats.
Now you know which foods contain fats! Remember that it’s good for your health to consume fats in small amounts.
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