Fats food tech Flashcards
1
Q
What is a fat
A
A fat is a macronuitrent needed by all animals
2
Q
Fats are ….kept at room temp
A
solids
3
Q
What are fatty acids
A
parts of the fat molecule
4
Q
What is a saturated fat
A
A fat found in solid fats and luqid oils
5
Q
What is an unsaturated fat
A
A fat found in mainly luqid fats
6
Q
What is a vissble fats
A
A fat that you can physically see
7
Q
What is an invisble fat give one example
A
a fat you cannot see ( butter )
8
Q
What do fats do
A
insulate your body to keep it warm
9
Q
the four main functions of fat in the body
A
- to provide energy
- to insulate the body
- To protect the bones and kidneys
- Provides the body with vitamin A,D,E,K
10
Q
Effects of a deficiency of fat in the diet
A
will get cold quickly
wont be receiving the right Vitamins
11
Q
Effects of excsess of fat in the diet
A
Obicity
a build up of fatty deposit which can lead to coronary heart disease
12
Q
Amount of saturated fats per day
A
35%
13
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