Fats 🍫

Question 1

Composition of Fats

Answer 1

• 1 glycerol and 3 fatty acids (in an E shape)

* elements CARBON HYDROGEN OXYGEN

Question 2

What happens ?

Fats

Answer 2

During digestion fatty acids are separated from glycerol and used to produce energy in the body

Question 3

Sources of fat (saturated fats)

Answer 3

• butter
• meat
• milk
• eggs

Question 4

Sources of fat ( unsaturated fats )

Answer 4

• sunflower oil
• olive oil
• nuts
• seeds

Question 5

Functions of fat

Answer 5

• provide heat and energy
• vitamins A,D,E,K because they dissolve in fat
• insulates the body and prevents heat loss
• protects delicate organs