Module 4: Fats

This module explains why the body doesn’t thrive without healthy fats. You’ll learn how the body metabolizes different fats and which types are essential for lasting health.

Why This Module Matters

Fats fuel energy, build cells, and support hormones and brain function. Understanding the types, sources, and balance of fats will help you make smarter nutritional choices.

• Learn where fats come from and how the body uses them.
• Recognize the role of cholesterol in health.
• Understand the brain’s dependence on essential fatty acids.
• Identify trans fats and why to avoid them.

By the end of Module 4, you’ll know how to balance fats for both health and longevity.

What You’ll Learn

• Types of Fats & Functions
  Grasp the roles fats play in energy, structure, and hormone regulation.
• Essential vs Non-Essential Fats
  Identify the fats your body must obtain from food sources.
• Healthy Fats Explained
  Differentiate between saturated, MUFAs, and PUFAs in everyday diets.
• Brain Health & Cholesterol
  Learn how good fats and cholesterol support cognitive performance.
• Trans Fats & Balance
  Recognize harmful fats and how to create better balance.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze Fat Profiles
  Compare fatty acid content across everyday foods.
• Balance Omega Ratios
  Evaluate Omega-3 to Omega-6 ratios in sample meals.
• Audit Your Dietary Fats
  Assess personal intake to identify deficiencies or excesses.
• Create Smart Fat-Rich Meals
  Design meals that deliver healthy fats without overdoing calories.
• Spot Beneficial Sources
  Identify oils, nuts, and fish that support heart and brain health.

Module Content

This module covers the following topics:

• Overview on Fats
• Fat History
• Why Do We Need to Eat Fat?
• Lipids Family Tree
• Chemistry of Lipids
• Fatty Acids
• Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)
• Saturated, MUFAs & PUFAs
• Omega-3 and Omega-6
• Trans Fatty Acids
• Cholesterol
• Brain Health
• Beneficial Foodie Fats

Module Outcomes

By completing Module 4, you will:

• Understand the major types and sources of fats.
• Recognize cholesterol’s essential role in health.
• Comprehend the brain’s need for healthy fats.
• Identify and limit trans-fatty acids.
• Incorporate beneficial fats into daily meals.

Guidance Every Step of the Way

Our nutrition tutors will help you interpret fat profiles, balance Omega ratios, and apply this knowledge to practical meal design. Their support ensures you understand not just what fats are healthy—but why they matter for lifelong wellbeing.