Fats

Question 1

toHow do fats provide energy ?

Answer 1

They
provide a concentrated source of energy (twice as much energy per gram as proteins and carbs)

Question 2

How do fats provide nutrients ?

Answer 2

They are a source of fat- so soluble vitamins A,D,E and K

Question 3

How does fat provide insulation ?

Answer 3

Fat forms an insulating layer under our skin which keeps us warm

Question 4

How does fat provide protection ?

Answer 4

They insulating layers of fat also protect our bones and organs

Question 5

What do our bodies use fat to make ?

Answer 5

Our bodies use fat to make cholesterol, which is an essential part of all cell membranes.

Question 6

What are fats made up of ?

Answer 6

Fats are made up of fatty acids and glycerol in the form of triglycerides

Question 7

What are fatty acids chains made up of ?

Answer 7

Fatty acid chains are made up if carbon and hydrogen.

Question 8

What fatty acid only has single c-c bonds ?

Answer 8

Saturated fatty acids

Question 9

What fatty acid contains at least one C=C double bond in their carbon chain ?

Answer 9

Unsaturated
fatty acids

Question 10

What are saturated fats ?

Answer 10

They’re solid at room temperature and come from animal sources, but they can also come from plant sources like coconut butter.

Question 11

Why are unsaturated fats bad for your health ?

Answer 11

Too much saturated fats can increase cholesterol levels in the blood, which increases the risk of coronary heart disease

Question 12

What are unsaturated fats made?

Answer 12

They’re soft or liquid at ambient temperature and come from vegetables that are high in fat (e.g. flax seeds and peanuts) and vegetable oils (e.g. sunflower, rapeseed and olive oils)

Question 13

What can unsaturated fats be ?

Answer 13

Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated

Question 14

What are monounsaturated fats made?

Answer 14

• They contain one C=C double bond in their carbon chains
• They are found in foods such as olive oil, almonds, peanut butter and avocados.

Question 15

What are polyunsaturated fats ?

Answer 15

Polyunsaturated fats contain more than one. C=C double bond

Question 16

What foods are examples of monounsaturated fats ?

Answer 16

Olive oil, almonds, peanut butter and avocados

Question 17

What foods are an example of polyunsaturated ?

Answer 17

Sesame oil, soybean oil, seeds and oily fish

Question 18

What percent of your diet should fats make up ?

Answer 18

35%

no more than 11% of this should
come from saturated fats

Question 19

How much fat should an average adult consume in grams ?

Answer 19

70g

no more than 20g of this should come from saturated fat

Question 20

What does the amount of fat depend on ?

Answer 20

Age and physical activity

Question 21

What are the consequences of excess fat ?

Answer 21

• Weight gain. Excess fat is stored under the skin and around organs (visceral fats)
• Excess levels of fat lead to obesity, obesity can lead to diet-related issues like type-2 diabetes
• Too much saturated fats can cause a build of cholesterol in the arteries and restricts blood flow around the body. Increasing the risk of high blood pressure, a stroke, a heart attack and coronary heart disease.

Question 22

What happens if you have a deficiency of fats ?

Answer 22

• A vitamin deficiency in the fat-soluble vitamins. (A, E, D and K)
• Lack of carbohydrates, the body starts to use its fat store for energy. Leading to to weight loss..
• Less insulation
• Thinner layer of protection for vital organs