chapter 5 part 2 Flashcards
what state do saturated fats tend to be at room temperature?
solid
why do companies and grocery stores like foods that contain saturated fat?
they are more shelf stable
what does shelf stable mean?
they last a long time and they don’t go bad if they are not in a fridge
what are the 5 adverse health effects of saturated fat?
- raises blood cholesterol (heart disease)
- causes insulin resistance (diabetes)
- alzheimher’s disease
- cancer
- hypertension
how does saturated fat increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes?
it raises the blood cholesterol and causes insulin resistance
what foods are high in saturated fat?
-animal foods
-tropical oils
-oils that are solid at room temp
what are some animal foods?
milk, cheese, chicken, red meat, sour cream, ice cream, butter
what are some tropical oils?
coconut oil, palm oil, palm kernel oil
what are some oils that are solids at room temp?
butter, margarine, shortening
what tropical oil is the highest in saturated fats?
coconut oil (as well as coconut alone and cocnut milk)
what are the top four sources of saturated fat in the American diet?
- cheese
- beef
- fats and oils
- milk
what are some other oils that contain saturated fat?
beef tallow, lard, chicken fat
what are some things that have close to zero saturated fats?
beans, whole grains, fruits, vegetables
what type of food has cholesterol?
animal foods!
what are some foods that have unsaturated fat?
canola oil, avocados, soy milk
