Fats Part of the Series: Elements Of Human Nutrition
We often think of fat as harmful, but it is actually very important to the body. It is equally important to learn the effects of fats on the body in order to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle. Why is fat so important to a person's diet? Is all fat bad? Discover the importance of lipids to good nutrition, the differences between various kinds of fat, and how fats relate to vitamins, hormones, energy, and our nervous system. (Learning Seed, USA)
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23 mins
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2009
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The "Fats" video is a little dated. It mentions Omega-3, but doesn't mention Omega-6. Also corn and canola oil are included with good oils such as olive, and coconut oil is listed as bad, without differentiating between processed and unprocessed coconut oil.