Danger Associated Fats

Question 1

Danger associated fats

Answer 1

- eating too much fat may result in obesity
- saturated fats may lead to a build up of cholesterol in the arteries
- this may cause high blood pressure, strokes and heart disease
- cholesterol levels rise because there is too much saturated fat in the diet

Question 2

Cholesterol

Answer 2

- cholesterol is a hard waxy fat which may build up on the walls of the arteries
- this contains the arteries to become narrower
- this puts more pressure on the heart to pump the blood through smaller vessels

Question 3

Benefits of unsaturated fats in the diet

Answer 3

- some unsaturated fats help to reduce cholesterol in the blood
- omega 3 fatty acids are also good for brain function
- sources of omega fatty acids include oily fish, seeds and nuts