Fats And Oils Flashcards
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Name 4 functions of fat in the diet
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Insulate body Provide energy Protect organs Provide fat soluble vitamins- a d e k Provides essential fatty acids
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What is a term for fats and oils
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Lipids
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Name 3 plants sources of fats and oils
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Vegetable oil Seeds Sunflower oil Fruits Nuts
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Name 3 animals sources of fats and oils
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Meat Meat products such as lard Butter Cheese Milk
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Name 2 visible fats and how to reduce them in the diet
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Fat on meat. Cut it off
Butter - use low fat spread
Oil to fry- dry fry meat
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What are saturated fats?
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Saturated fats usually come from animal sources and too much concise high cholesterol
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Which is healthier saturated fats or unsaturated fats?
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Unsaturated fats are healthier
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Why are mono saturated fats healthier?
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Because they help lower cholesterol
