Fats

Which one of the followng is not a function of fat?

• Fats act as a solvent for certain vitamins
• Fats protect vital  internal organs
• Fats facilitate digestion of food
• Fats provide the body with energy

Which one of the following is a saturated fatty acid?

• Palmitic Acid
• Oleic Acid
• Peanutic Acid
• Nucleic Acid

Unsaturated Fats are more likely to turn rancid than saturated fats.

• True
• False

How many pair of hydrogen atoms can a monounsaturated fat molecule combine?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Which one of the following is not an animal source of fats?

• Lard
• Ghee
• Butter
• Margarine

Fats can be obtained from various parts of plants except:

• Nuts & seeds
• Leaves
• Kernels
• Fruits

Excessive intake of fats would lead to the following except:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Stroke
• Constipation
• Heart Attack

What does a triglyceride makes up of?

• 1 glycogen + 3 Fatty  Acids
• 1 glycerol + 2 Fatty Acids
• 1 glycogen + 2 Fatty acids
• 1 glycerol + 3 Fatty Acids

How many kilocalories does 1g of fat provides?

• 8
• 10
• 9
• 4

How can we reduce our fat intake when cooking at home?

• Use ghee instead of canola oil
• Deep fry all food 
• Use coconut milk 
• Remove skin from poultry