Good Fats 101:

Nutrition Education for Supermarket Shoppers

Today’s Objectives

• Develop an understanding of what “good” fats are as well as their associated health benefits

• Develop an understanding of where “good” fats are in the grocery store

• Develop an understanding of how to read a nutrition label for “good” fats

What is Fat?

Essential Nutrient

Performs Important Functions

Found in a variety of foods

4 Different Kinds – Some “Good,” Some “Bad”

“Good” vs. “Bad” Fats

Sources of “Good” Fats

Potential Health Benefits of “Good” FatsFatty Acids

Omega -3 Omega-6 Omega-9

Healthy Heart Healthy Heart Healthy Heart

Improved Blood Cholesterol

Improved Blood Cholesterol

Improved Blood Cholesterol

Brain Development &

Function

Blood Sugar Control

Improved Mood Reducing Waist Line

Fats in Supermarkets

Label Reading Lesson• Total fat – “bad” fats

= “good” fats

• “Partially hydrogenated oil” =

trans fat

• Look for sources of “good” fats in the ingredient list, especially canola or sunflower oils

• Look for other packaging claims like “Good source of omega-3s”

GOOD FATS CHECK IN

Questions?

Customer Q&A Activity

• “What are the four different kinds of ‘good’ fats?”

• “What are the health benefits of ‘good’ fats?”

• “Where can you find ‘good’ fats in the supermarket?”

• “How do you identify ‘good’ fats on the nutrition label?

FAT FINALE

Any last questions?