Eat Less Fat Flashcards
1
Q
What’s the 2 main types of fat
A
Saturated fats
Non saturated fats
2
Q
What’s saturated fats
A
Solid at room temperature and tend to come from animal sources
3
Q
What’s non saturated fats
A
Liquid at room temperature and tend to come from vegetable sources
4
Q
Examples of saturated fats
A
Larde cheese butter cakes buns
5
Q
Give examples of unsaturated fats
A
Oils vegetables olive oils fish salmon
6
Q
Why do we need fat
A
Energy
It’s absorbs fat soluble vitimans
Excess fat is stored around vital organs
Healthy hair and skin/ maintains proper body temperature
7
Q
How to lower our fat intake
A
Buy low fat foods Eat fruit and veg Each more rich in fibre foods Don't fry foods Be aware of fats u can't see
8
Q
What caused coronary heart disease
A
Fatty foods Stress Alcohol Smoking Lack of exercise Family history Plaque in arteries
9
Q
What’s the effects of fat on your health
A
Increased risk of heart disease High blood pressure Low mobility Obesity Stroke
10
Q
How do u prevent chd
A
Start excercising
Quit smoking
Eat a healthier diet
Cut down on alcohol
11
Q
What’s nsp
A
Non starch polysaccharide
