Dietary Fats Explained: Saturated, Trans & Omega-3 | NASM CNC Lesson 8

Free NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) exam prep — Chapter 8: what dietary fat does, triglycerides, phospholipids and cholesterol, saturated, unsaturated and trans fats, omega-3 and omega-6, fat digestion, LDL and HDL, and how much fat people need. Part of a free 24-lesson study series from The Flex Cult. Fat isn't the enemy — but some fats support health far better than others. This lesson completes the three macronutrients: lipid types, saturated, unsaturated and trans fats, omega-3s, LDL and HDL, and how to set a fat target in grams. In this lesson, you'll learn to: • Explain the main functions of dietary fat • Describe the three main types of lipids — triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols • Tell saturated, unsaturated, and trans fats apart and name food sources of each • Name the two essential fatty acids and the best sources of the omega-3 fats EPA and DHA • Explain how fat is digested the difference between LDL and HDL and calculate a fat target in grams 📘 Full written notes: https://theflexcult.com/certification... 📄 Free PDF notes & slide deck (linked on the lesson page) 🧠 Knowledge-check quiz — scored against the real 70% passing bar 📝 Section 2 cram sheet: https://theflexcult.com/downloads/nas... 🗺️ Chapter Lookup Map: https://theflexcult.com/downloads/nas... ▶️ Next: Lesson 9: https://theflexcult.com/certification... 🎓 Full playlist:    • NASM CNC Exam Prep — Free 24-Lesson Nutrit...   🔔 Subscribe:    / @theflexcult   Chapters: 0:00 Intro 00:31 What you'll learn 01:21 What Fat Does in the Body 02:25 Three Main Types of Lipids 03:16 Saturated, Unsaturated and Trans Fats 04:33 Essential Fatty Acids: Omega-6 and Omega-3 05:40 How Fat Is Digested and Transported 06:35 Lipoproteins: LDL and HDL 07:32 How Much Fat Do People Need? 08:44 Practice questions 11:10 Key Takeaways 12:30 Up next This is a free, independent NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) study series from The Flex Cult, written by Riya Sharma. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). "NASM" and "NASM-CNC" are trademarks of their respective owners. This series does not issue an official certification, and nothing in it is medical or dietary advice. #NASMCNC #NutritionCoach #HealthyFats