Facts about Fats with Zelda van der Merwe

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In this podcast, Zelda van der Merwe, a final year student from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, talks about fats in the diet specifically the different types of fat, why they are important, what they do in the body and of course practical tips for including fat in the diet.

19 Jul 2021 English South Africa Health & Fitness · Education Gerben van Niekerk

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