fats and oils/ lipids

Question 1

what are the simplest forms of fats and oils called

Answer 1

fatty acids and glycerols

Question 2

what are some functions of fats

Answer 2

1. fat forma a layer under the sin that keeps us warm
2. fats form a part of every blood cell
   3.fats supply the body with vitamins A, D, E & K

Question 3

give 4 sources of animal fat

Answer 3

1. egg
2. butter
3. milk
4. lard

Question 4

give 4 sources of plant fat

Answer 4

1. nuts
2. margarine
3. avacado
   4.ackee

Question 5

what are 5 health conditions associated with fats

Answer 5

1. obesity
2. heart disease
3. cancers
4. stroke
5. diabetes

Question 6

what is the difference between fats and oils at room temperature

Answer 6

fats are solid at room temperature while oils are liquid

Question 7

where can linoleic acid be found

Answer 7

linoleic acid can be found in vegetetabe oil oats peanuts and breast milk

Question 8

what is the importance of linolic acid to our health

Answer 8

1. protects against heart disease
2. forms membranes that make up the eye and brain

Question 9

speak on cholesterol in the body

Answer 9

colesterol is a fatty and waxy compound that is found in the human body three quater made by the human body and the rest we get from the food we eat