Saturated Fat

Question 1

Describe the chemical structure of a saturated fat

Answer 1

• contain no double bonds (all carbon atoms are linked by single bonds)
• contain all the hydrogen that the carbon atoms can hold

Question 2

Where do saturated fats come from?

Answer 2

Saturated fats usually come from animal products (except fish)

Question 3

List the saturated fats that do not come from animal products

Answer 3

• coconut oil
• cocoa butter
• palm kernel oil

Question 4

What do saturated fats do - in terms of cholesterol?

Answer 4

Saturated fats increase LDL cholesterol levels (bad cholesterol)