Fats Flashcards
1
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Composition of fats
A
- fats are. Add from fatty acids and glycerol
- each molecule of glucerol is attached to three fatty acids
Glycerol and fatty acids contain the elements carbon , hydrogen, and oxygen
2
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Digestion
A
Fatty acids are separated from the glycerol and they are used to produce energy in the body
3
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Classification of fats
A
Saturated fats mainly come from animal sources
Unsaturated fats mainly come from plants and marine ( fish )
4
Q
Saturated fats
A
Butter Meat Cheese Chicken Milk Eggs Suet
5
Q
Unsaturated fats
A
Sunflower oil Nuts Seeds Polyunsaturated margarine (eg flora) Fish oils, (eg cod liver oil) Oily fish (eg mackerel, salmon)
6
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Functions of fat
A
Provides heat and energy
