Fats

Question 1

Composition of fats

Answer 1

Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen

Question 2

Classification of fats

Answer 2

1.Saturated fats contains cholesterol
2.Unsaturated fats does not contain cholesterol

Question 3

Sources of saturated fats

Answer 3

Butter
Cream
Cheese
Eggs

Question 4

Sources of unsaturated fats

Answer 4

Avocados
Nuts
Vegetable oil
Seeds

Question 5

Functions of fats

Answer 5

Fats produce heat
Fats are a source of the fat-soluble vitamins
Stores energy

Question 6

Overconsumption of fats

Answer 6

Obesity:Fats are all high in kilocalories.Eating too much fat causes weight ga8n and obesity.
Coronary heart disease:Too much cholesterol in the blood causes it to stick to the artery walls.

Question 7

What is the function of unsaturated fats

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Guidelines to reduce fat in the diet

Answer 8

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