Does eating fat make us fat? Are there “healthy fats” and “unhealthy fats”? Are low-fat foods a good option for better health? How do fats affect our bodies—especially our cholesterol levels and heart health?
Nutrition researcher and educator Dr. Brandy Phipps answers these questions and more in Everyday Nutrition: Figuring Out Fats. Over the course of this lecture, you’ll discover what fats are, how they differ in structure and function, and their impact on health and disease. Building on this foundation of knowledge, Dr. Phipps provides dietary recommendations that can help you make better choices. While fats are often associated with negative outcomes like obesity and high cholesterol, the truth is: We need certain fats for optimal health. As Dr. Phipps will show you, making small changes to your diet can add up to a significant increase in your health and longevity.
Pilot Lecture: Figuring Out Fats
Better understand the science behind fats and their role in a healthy, balanced diet with guidance from an expert in nutritional science.
01: Figuring Out Fats
Join nutrition researcher and educator Dr. Brandy Phipps as she helps you separate fact from fiction when it comes to “healthy” and “unhealthy” fats and discover how small dietary changes that can significantly improve your health.
31 min
Overview Course No. 90193
