Fats

Question 1

What are the two types of fat?

Answer 1

Saturated & Unsaturated Fats

Question 2

Is fat a macronutrient or micronutrient?

Answer 2

Macronutrient

Question 3

What is the term used to describe fats and oils?

Answer 3

Lipids

Question 4

What is the difference between fats and oils?

Answer 4

Fat is solid at room temperature, whereas oils are liquid at room temperature

Question 5

Why is fat necessary for a healthy diet? (4 marks)

Answer 5

1. Primary Source of Energy
2. Insulating layer on our bodies
3. Surrounds and Protects Vital Organs
4. Absorption of fat-soluble vitamins

Question 6

What are the fat-soluble vitamins?

Answer 6

Vitamins A, D & E

Question 7

What can too little fat lead to?

Answer 7

Decrease the amount of good cholesterol in the blood
Can cause vitamin deficiencies among fat-soluble vitamins
Cardiovascular problems

Question 8

What can too much fat lead to?

Answer 8

Excess body fat

Obesity

Question 9

Which problems are associated with obesity?

Answer 9

Coronary Heart Disease
Type 2 Diabetes
Higher Risk of Stroke

Question 10

What is fat made up of?

Answer 10

Carbon, hydrogen & Oxygen, which form fatty acids and glycerol

Question 11

Where do saturated fats come from?

Answer 11

Animal Sources

Question 12

What are examples of animal sources containing saturated fats?

Answer 12

Butter, Cheese, Cream & Processed Meats

Question 13

What is the risk of high cholesterol?

Answer 13

Build up of fatty deposits, leading to heart failure

Question 14

What is hydrogenation?

Answer 14

Changes Liquid Fats to a Solid form

Unsaturated Fats > Saturated Fats

Question 15

Where do unsaturated fats come from?

Answer 15

Plant and Fish Sources

Question 16

What are the two types of unsaturated fats?

Answer 16

Monounsaturated fats & Polyunsaturated fats

Question 17

What form do monounsaturated fats take at room temperature?

Answer 17

Soft

Question 18

What is a benefit of monounsaturated fats?

Answer 18

Lowering LDL Cholesterol

Maintains level of HDL Cholesterol

Question 19

Where can Monounsaturated fats be found?

Answer 19

Avocado, olive oil, rapeseed oil and almonds

Question 20

What form do polyunsaturated fats take at room temperature?

Answer 20

Liquid or Incredibly Soft

Question 21

What is a benefit of polyunsaturated fats?

Answer 21

Helps to remove LDL cholesterol

Question 22

What are the two types of polyunsaturated fats?

Answer 22

Omega 3 and Omega 6

Question 23

What are sources of Omega 3?

Answer 23

Trout & Salmon

Question 24

What is a benefit of Omega 3?

Answer 24

Helps to protect the heart

Question 25

What are Sources of Omega 6?

Answer 25

Corn, Rapeseed and Sunflower Oil

Question 26

What is a benefit of Omega 6?

Answer 26

Helps to lower blood cholesterol

Question 27

How much fats should an adult eat a day?

Answer 27

Less then 70g

Question 28

What is the maximum amount of saturated fats consumed in a day for an adult?

Answer 28

20g

Question 29

What are fats purposes in food preperation?

Answer 29

Spread, adding colour and flavour to baked goods and to oil baking tins