Discussion Fats 1. Instructions: Read the scenario, and post your answers to the

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 cooked 273 18 7 82
Ground chuck, 3.5 oz cooked 232 14 5 86
Ground round, 3.5 oz cooked 204 11 4 82
Ground sirloin, 3.5 oz cooked 164 6 3 76
Review 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.