LIPID FOOD ASSIGNMENT

Activity covers the following Course Outcomes:

1. Relate the importance of nutrition to the prevention of a variety of health problems: cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and obesity.
2. Determine the risk for chronic diseases through analysis of various factors.

 Assignment:

•  Lipid Research

Part 1: Lipid Research

There are 3 questions to address: A, B and C.

1. Saturated fats may be found in various dairy products, protein foods, Grains and deserts. Review the following 3 recipes. List at least 3 sources of saturated fat within each recipe. Substitute the saturated fat ingredients with healthier ingredients (3 for each recipe).
   

Recipe Modification
Name of food	Lasagna	Club Sandwich	Classic Breakfast
Picture of food
Ingredients list	1 lbs. ground beef25.5 oz. jar of your favorite pasta sauce.12 lasagna noodles1 teaspoon olive oil15 oz. container of whole milk ricotta cheese.16 oz. package of shredded mozzarella cheese2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning1 egg1/2 cup Parmesan cheese	3 pieces sliced breadButter, softened.3 tbsp. mayonnaiseRomaine lettuce & 2 tomato slicesKosher saltFreshly ground black pepper2 pieces bacon, cooked1 thick slice cheddar2 slices turkey2 slices ham	2 pancakes make with milk2 pork sausages 2 slices baconbutton mushrooms (halved)1 onion (small, cut into rings)1 tomato (halved)2 large eggsI tbsp vegetable oil
Saturated Fat Ingredients	1.2.3.	1.2.3.	1.2.3.
Alternative Ingredients	1.2.3.	1.23.	1.2.3.

Part 1B:  Most of us do not get enough Omega-3 fat in our diet. Besides salmon, name 2 other sources of Omega 3. What are the 2 health benefits of including Omega 3 in our diet? 

Part 1 C: Your relative has been diagnosed with high cholesterol. Suggest 3 dietary and/or lifestyle strategies that can lower their cholesterol level and reduce their risk for heart disease.