NUTRITION AND A CHILD WITH DS- PART 3
FAT One declaration, the pie charts & the pictures are taken from different sources of Internet but they all are confirmed with my text books of pediatrics & my journals of pediatric. The composition of different fats are explained excellently in my books but the charts are either shaded or are in black & white so clarity was a problem. Fat is an important source of energy besides providing satiety & palatability. In a balanced diet around 25-30% of calorie comes from fat. (9 calorie per gram of Fat) If we look at the molecular composition of human body Fat comprises 10%. Why we need Fat? Functions of Fat: A concentrated source of energy. Helps in absorption of fat soluble vitamins i.e Vitamin A, D, E & K Serves as a media for transportation of fat soluble vitamins. Contains fat soluble vitamins. Provides padding for the protection of internal organs. Essential parts of all cell membranes are fats. Fats are important precursors of ho