Fats

Question 1

What are the two types of fats?

Answer 1

Saturated and unsaturated

Question 2

Diet high in saturated fats can lead to

Answer 2

Raises blood cholesterol levels particularly the bad cholesterol which is the LDL

Question 3

What are functions of fats?

Answer 3

• to provide a source of fat-soluble vitamins (ADEK)
• to provide a concentrated source of energy
• to provide a feeling of fullness

Question 4

Sources of saturated fats?

Answer 4

meat, butter, milk, cheese, cream, eggs

but also: coconut and palm oil

Question 5

What does monounsaturated help to do?

Answer 5

• Monounsaturated fats reduce the (bad) LDL cholesterol

- Help to increase the HDL cholesterol

Question 6

Sources of monounsaturated fats

Answer 6

-olive oil, rapeseed oil, avocados, nuts

Question 7

What does polyunsaturated fats do?

Answer 7

• They help down bring cholesterol levels

- and ultimately provide the body with essential fatty acids which cannot be produced by the body itself

Question 8

Why are Omega 3 and 6 needed?

Answer 8

For brain development in babies

Question 9

Sources of polyunsaturated fats?

Answer 9

• olive oil
• nuts
• oily fish: mackerel, salmon, sardines

Question 10

Sources of monounsaturated fats?

Answer 10

• olive oil
• nuts
• avocados

Question 11

Diet high in trans-fatty acids can lead to what?

Answer 11

• They cause an increased risk of heart disease
• increase LDL cholesterol levels
• reduces HDL cholesterol levels

Question 12

Sources of trans-fatty acids (3)

Answer 12

• packaged snacks
• hard margarine
• biscuits