Fats

Why is fat an important part of our diet?

• Because it tastes good

• Because it carries so much energy

• Because it  contains nutrients you can't get from anything else

• Because it contain oxygen atoms

If you eat too much saturated fat, cholesterol might build up:

• in your brain

• in your liver

• in your veins and arteries

• in your bones

What is the key difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

• Saturated fats are usually liquid at room temperature; unsaturated fats are usually solid

• Saturated fats stay solid at room temperature; unsaturated fats are usually liquid

• Saturated fats can be found in vegetable oils, unsaturated fats can be found in animal products

• Saturated fats are healthier than unsaturated fats

What is the role of fat in the body?

• Certain fats can help with brain and cellular development

• Fat provides stored energy for the body.

• Fats are necessary to absorb and transport certain types of vitamins.

• Provide cushioning and warm to the body's organs.

• All of the above are roles of fat in the body.

What might happen if you didn't get enough fatty acids in your diet?

• Your brain wouldn't have enough energy

• Your muscles wouldn't have enough energy

• Your kidneys and liver might not function properly

• Your bones might become brittle

Which of the following items might be high in saturated fat?

• purified water

• whole wheat bread

• ice cream

• broccoli

Why is saturated fat found in so many animal products?

• Because it's part of the cell membranes of animal tissues

• Because animals must eat saturated fat to survive

• Because proteins are broken down into saturated fat when animals die

• Because saturated fat is a  key component of animal bones

A product that contains lots of hydrogenated oils is probably rich in:

• Saturated fat

• Unsaturated fat

• Monosaturated fat

• Trans fat

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Why shouldn't you worry about getting enough fat in your diet?

• Because all fat is bad for you

• Because it's found in so many foods

• Because you don't need any fat in your diet at all

• Because you can take it as a vitamin if you don't eat it

What types of fats are more healthy for us to consume and why?

• Complete fats because they help the body regulate production of hormones.

• Saturated fats because they are full of nutrients that benefit the body.

• Water soluble fats because they can easily break down in water so the body can get rid of it.

• Unsaturated fats because they contain "good" cholesterol which can help the body function properly.

• Incomplete fats because these do not contain as many calories as other types of fat.