Macro Fats

Question 1

Explain fats

Answer 1

Triglycerides form basic component of fats .
Each triglyceride consist of glycerol molecule with 3 fatty acids attached.
When digested they break down into glycerol and fatty acids

Question 2

Explain fatty acids

Answer 2

Contain chains of carbon atoms to which hydrogen attached

Question 3

Explain saturated fat

Answer 3

Carbon that attached with two hydrogens. Most saturated fats are sold at room temperature. Butter , lard , drippings

Question 4

Explain unsaturated fat

Answer 4

Carbon is without hydrogen fat is unsaturated : monounsaturated or polyunsaturated

Question 5

Types of monounsaturated fats

Answer 5

Olive oil , corn oil

Question 6

Types of polyunsaturated fat

Answer 6

Low fat spread

Question 7

What does one gram of fat equal

Answer 7

9 kcals

Question 8

What do fats do

Answer 8

Protect and cushion vital organs and acts as insulator to maintain body temperature

Question 9

What is the RDA of fats

Answer 9

30-35 percent of total calorie intake , although athletes should be lower . 6-10 percent should be from saturated