Fats: Myths & Truths | Nutrition & Health: The Fundamentals

Hosted by Susan Skillins, CNP, ROHP

Fats are our friends! We have become a fat phobic society, where people avoid it as much as possible. But we need fat in our diet for many health reasons including cognitive function, heart health, energy and weight loss.

This public talk looks to derail some of the myths on fats and discuss in detail how important fats actually are for optimal health. One of the common myths that will be debunked and examined is why saturated fats are actually good for our bodies—despite what we are told—because they stabilize cell membranes and are not susceptible to damage.

The material shared by Susan Skillins CNP, CHCP, NNCP, in this Open House lecture, is part of the Nutrition & Health: The Fundamentals course at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition (IHN). Nutrition & Health: The Fundamentals and 18 other courses, make up the full curriculum required to obtain a Diploma in Applied Holistic Nutrition and earn the exclusive designation of Certified Nutritional Practitioner (CNP).

IHN’s Nutrition & Health: The Fundamentals course description: An introduction to the principles of nutrition as they relate to health and to the prevention of disease. This course provides a framework for the study of the basics of nutrition including; micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), the energy-yielding nutrients (Carbohydrates, Lipids and Proteins), metabolism, digestion, absorption and energy balance. This course will also look at lipids in detail: their functions, classification, dietary requirements, digestion & absorption, metabolism and links to the major fatal diseases, heart disease and cancer.

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