Fats. Flashcards
What is the function of fat?
Fat provides fuel for the energy e need for all our activites. Fat is also necessary for body warmth.
Name 8 sources of animal fat.
- Fatty meat.
- Sausages.
- Bacon.
- Fried food.
- Dairy produce/ cream.
- Butter.
- Cheese.
- Oily fish.
Name 2 sources, and examples of them, of plant fat.
- Nuts e.g. peanut oil.
- Seeds e.g. canola oil, sunflower oil, sesame oil, olive oil, and avocado oil.
Name 1 item that has both animal fat and plant fat.
Margarine is often a mixture of animal and plant oils.
Why do have to be careful about how much fat we eat?
Fats provide twice the energy of carbohydrates, which means that we have to be careful of how much fat we eat.
What will happen if you have too much fat?
Too much will lead to obesity which can cause health problems such as diabetes.
Fill in the missing answers:
There is another problem associated with fat and that is ________. Too much of the wrong type of cholesterol in the blood causes ______ _________. This type of cholesterol is found mainly in animal fats such as _____, ______, _______, and ______ ______. A ___ animal fat diet means less harmful cholesterol in the blood and less risk of blocked _____.
There is another problem associated with fat and that is cholesterol. Too much of the wrong type of cholesterol in the blood cause heart disease. This type of cholesterol is found mainly in animal fats such as butter, cream, cheese, and fatty meat. A low animal fat diet means less harmful cholesterol in the blood and less risk of blocked arteries.
What should you do when using fat?
When using fat for cooking it is better to use cold-pressed olive, rapeseed, or sunflower oil as these are low in cholesterol and therefore much healthier and protects our heart.
What should you do when buying meat?
When buying meat choose lean cuts of meat, chicken, or fish.
What should you remember when buying cakes and pastries.
Remember that cakes and pastries contain large amounts of hidden fats and should be eaten in moderation.
