fats Flashcards
1
Q
where are saturated fats found
A
- savoury foods, animals sources
2
Q
what can too much intake of saturated fats cause
A
- excessive weight gain…
. effects levels of stamina
. limits flexibility
. lead to health problems e.g. CHD, diabetes & high blood pressure & high cholesterol
3
Q
where is cholesterol made & what is it transported as
A
- made in the liver
- carried by the blood as low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
4
Q
too much LDL can lead too…
A
- fatty deposits developing in arteries
- causes negative effect o blood flow
5
Q
what does HDL do ?
A
- takes cholesterol away from the parts of the body where it has accumulated to the liver
- where it is disposed of
6
Q
what are trans fats & give examples
A
- type of unsaturated fats
- found in meat and dairy products
. most are made from industrial process that adds hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils
. causes oil to become liquid at room temp.
7
Q
trans-fats can lead to…
A
- high levels of blood cholesterol
8
Q
what is the role of fats in the body
A
- source of energy
9
Q
what is the role of fats in relation to exercise
A
- low intensity, aerobic work
e.g. jogging
10
Q
why can’t fats be used for high intensity exercise
A
- oxygen is in limited supply (anaerobic)
- as they require oxygen to be broken down
