Fats

Question 1

What are the elements of fats?

Answer 1

Carbon,oxygen,hydrogen

Question 2

What are the classifications of fats?

Answer 2

Saturated fats and unsaturated fats

Question 3

What do saturated fats contain?

Answer 3

They contain cholesterol (fat found in the blood). Sat fat typically found in animal sources.

Question 4

What do unsaturated fats contain?

Answer 4

Unsaturated fats does not contain cholesterol. Plant, vegetable and oily fish sources.

Question 5

What is omega?

Answer 5

Type of unsaturated fat found in oily fish, nuts, seeds

Question 6

What is the function of omega?

Answer 6

Important for brain development and help to lower cholesterol levels in the blood.

Question 7

What is an example of saturated fats?

Answer 7

Cheese,chocolate,fatty meats

Question 8

What are examples of unsaturated fats?

Answer 8

Avocado,peanut butter,nuts

Question 9

If you Overconsumption fat what health problems can it lead to?

Answer 9

Obesity: can lead to weight gain and obesity. Fats are high in kilocalories.

CHD (coronary Heart disease)- too much cholesterol in the blood causes it to stick to artery walls. This causes pressure on the blood to pass through the arteries causing the heart to work harder. Leading to a risk of heart attacks, high blood pressure.

Question 10

What are the guidelines to reduce fat in the diet?

Answer 10

.Avoid High fat foods and takeaways
.Use low fat cooking methods
.Choose low fat unprocessed meats
.Choose low fat products
.Reading food labels

Question 11

What are the functions of fat?

Answer 11

.Produce heat and energy
.Adipose tissue: keeps the body warm (layer of fat stored under the skin)
.Protect vital organs: kidneys, liver.
.Source of fat soluble vitamins: A,D, E, K