Fats - Macro Nutrient

Question 1

What state is Fat at room temperature

Answer 1

Solid

Question 2

What is Fat called when it is liquid

Answer 2

Oil

Question 3

What is the structure of Fat

Answer 3

1 x unit of Glycerol
3 x Fatty Acids

Question 4

What are the problems with Saturated Fats

Answer 4

Least Healthy Fats
Can raise blood cholesterol
Cause heart disease

Question 5

Name the foods containing Saturated Fats

Answer 5

Butter
Chocolate
Palm Oil
Lard

Question 6

What are Unsaturated fats

Answer 6

They are liquid at room temperature and are from plant sources

Question 7

Name Foods containing Unsaturated Fats

Answer 7

Avocado
Nuts
Seeds
Salt
Plant oil (sunflower oil)

Question 8

What are Essential Fatty Acids

Answer 8

They are needed by the body and can only come from the foods we eat

Question 9

In what foods are Fatty Acids found

Answer 9

Oily Fish
Fresh Meat
Plant & Seed Oils

Question 10

What is Trans-Fat

Answer 10

Vegetable oil, which has been processed to make it into hard fat.

Question 11

What is the process called to make oil into solid fat?

Answer 11

Hydrogenation

Question 12

Name the two types of Unsaturated Fats

Answer 12

Polyunsaturated & Monosaturated

Question 13

What is Visible fat

Answer 13

Fat that can be seen on Food
i.e. bacon rind

Question 14

What is invisible fat

Answer 14

Cannot be seen easily i.e. crisps/biscuits & cakes

Question 15

What is the function of Fat in foods

Answer 15

Can improve Flavour
Makes Food Easier to swallow
Takes longer to digest