Fat

Question 0

Describe what glycerol should look like

Answer 0

Each molocule of glycerol is attached to three fatty acids opposite the glycerol in the shape of a capital e

Question 1

What are fats made of?

Answer 1

Glycerol and three fatty acids

Question 2

What type of nutrient is fat?

Answer 2

It’s a macronutrient

Question 3

What elements is fat made of?

Answer 3

Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen

Question 4

What happens when the glycerol and the three fatty acids are digested.

Answer 4

They get separated and are used to produce energy

Question 5

What do you classify fats?

Answer 5

Saturated fats and Unsaturated fats.

Question 6

What are saturated fats?

Answer 6

Saturated fats aren’t as healthy and they are usually animal sources

Question 7

What are unsaturated fats?

Answer 7

Unsaturated fats are healthier and are usually marine sources.

Question 8

Name some saturated fat sources?

Answer 8

Butter, meat, milk and cream, cheese

Question 9

Name some sources of unsaturated fats?

Answer 9

Sunflower oil, olive oil, nuts, polyunsaturated margarine,

Question 10

What are the functions of fats?

Answer 10

It provides heat and energy, it contains A, D, E and K cause they dissolve in it, the fat cells in the skin insulate the body and prevent heat loss, protects delicate organs and gives the feeling of fullness