Discussion Fats
1. Instructions: Read the scenario, and post your answers to the questions that follow. Posts must be at least 5-6 sentences in length.
Advertisements often claim that fats are bad. Your classmate Mike asks, "If fats are so bad for us, why do we need to have any in our diets?" How would you answer him?
2. Which of the following would you recommend?
Energy (kcal)Total fat (grams)Saturated fat (grams)Cholesterol (mg)Regular ground beef, 3.5 oz cooked27318782Ground chuck, 3.5 oz cooked23214586Ground round, 3.5 oz cooked20411482Ground sirloin, 3.5 oz cooked1646376Review the table above. Taking into consideration the nutrition information listed for each type of ground beef, cooking methods, and expense, select which type you would recommend. Explain the reasons behind your recommendation.