Fats

Question 1

Functions of fat in body

Answer 1

Energy (1g=9kcal)
Insulation
Protects vital organs
Provides fat soluble vits (A, D, E, K)
Acts as lubricant
Provides essential fatty acids

Question 2

No more than ?% of dietary energy coming from total fat

Answer 2

35

Question 3

No more than ?% of dietary energy coming from saturated fat

Answer 3

11

Question 4

Animal Sources of Fat

Answer 4

Butter, lard, milk, cheese

Question 5

Plant Souces of fat

Answer 5

Vegetable oils, margarine, nuts

Question 6

Saturated fats are usually what form at room temp

Answer 6

Solid

Question 7

Unsaturated fats are usually what form at room temp

Answer 7

Liquid

Question 8

What fat has been associated with CVD?

Answer 8

Saturated

Question 9

What is a monounsaturated fat?

Answer 9

Liquid at room temp, have one double bond in molecule

Question 10

What is a polyunsaturated fat?

Answer 10

Liquid at room temp and have more than one double bond in molecule

Question 11

Fats are composed of what

Answer 11

Fatty acids

Question 12

What 2 fatty acids can’t the body make

Answer 12

Omega 3 and 6

Question 13

What does omega 3 prevent

Answer 13

Blood clotting and cardiovascular disease

Question 14

What does Omega 6 have a good impact on?

Answer 14

Blood cholesterol

Question 15

What is it called when fats are stored in the body

Answer 15

Obesity

Question 16

9 tips to reduce fat in diet

Answer 16

Eat fewer fatty foods
Try cooking with less fat
Cut down on fried or roasted food
Don’t eat cheese too often
Remove fat from meat/chicken
Cut down on fatty snacks
Avoid butter
Choose low fat options
Try not to add fat to vegetables