"Why do we need fat?
Virtually all natural foods contain some fat. It is in foods because both plants and animals use fats as the most economical way to store energy. It is needed for their growth, development and function when there is a shortage of food supply (or a shortage of sunlight in the case of plants).
Certain specific dietary fats have other essential functions. We are much like other animals so we do actually need some fat from our diet to survive. And while in general, as with most things, too much fat is bad, a certain amount is perfectly compatible with good health.
What is fat for?
A source of energy – Our body uses the fat we eat, and fats we make from other nutrients in our bodies, to provide the energy for most of our life-functions
Energy store – The extra calories that we consume, but do not need to use immediately, are stored for future use in special fat cells (adipose tissue)
Essential fatty acids – Dietary fats that are essential for growth development and cell functions, but cannot be made by our body’s processes
Proper functioning of nerves and brain- fats are part of myelin- a fatty material which wraps around our nerve cells so that they can send electrical messages. Our brains contain large amounts of essential fats
Maintaining healthy skin and other tissues. All our body cells need to contain some fats as essential parts of cell membranes, controlling what goes in and out of our cells
Transporting fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K through the bloodstream to where they are needed
Forming steroid hormones needed to regulate many bodily processes"
1. underweight
2. yes, making sure i am getting all of the nutrients by body needs on a daily, sleeping well, and staying hydrated
3. family can sometimes influence my health by making comments regarding my weight.
4. if you need to find out about a specific health issue, it is a good idea to your doctor or physician.
5. I think that that biggest health concern in facing our country is definitely the diet, that most states have adapted. The lack of nutrients in most foods.
6. You can practice mindfulness, listen to how your body is feeling, attend all check ups etc.
7. You can talk to friends and family about it. Especially if it’s someone you know is experiencing trouble with weight/body image.
8. Social Media plays a big role in the concerns we have for our health by spotlighting unrealistic body image for both genders, and by glamorizing things such as eating disorders.
9. Yes, I am comfortable with how fit i am right now.
10. for both eating and exercise routines, whats helped me the most is mainly consistency. For eating...2 fruits a day, 3 meals, and at least 48 ounces of water. For exercise...going on at least a mile run every single day, 1 hour of workouts in the garage
D. Showing appreciation for what is being said
Soon enough we need to learn about this im so lost too
