Fats

Question 1

Define fat:

Answer 1

Fat is a macronutrient that is needed by all animals.

Question 2

What is the function of fat?

Answer 2

Gives body energy, protects organs and keeps chlorestrol and blood pressure under control also helps absorb vital nutrients.

Question 3

Sources of fat:

Answer 3

Products of meat,fish, and poultry and eggs. Vegetables are avocado and olives.

Question 4

What is unsaturated fat?

Answer 4

which there is at least one double bond, present in foods such as avocado, nuts and seeds

Question 5

What is saturated fat?

Answer 5

which the fatty acid chains have all single bonds, foods such as chocolate, chips,crisps, doughnuts.

Question 6

What is chloresterol?

Answer 6

A waxy substance found in your blood, needed to build healthy cells, but high cholesterol can lead to heart disease

Question 7

What is the chemical name for fat?

Answer 7

Triglyceride

Question 8

2 functions of fat in the body:

Answer 8

Insulation, protecting organs.

Question 9

What textures does fat provide?

Answer 9

Crumbly,crisp,moist

Question 10

Examples of visible fat:

Answer 10

Meat,butter

Question 11

Examples of invisible fat:

Answer 11

Milk,eggs,almonds