Understanding Fats and Fatty Acids

What is the primary role of fats in our diet?

• To provide flavor to food

• To make food crunchy

• To increase food volume

• To act as a major source of energy

How are fatty acids categorized based on their bonds?

• By their color

• By their taste

• By their smell

• By the type of bonds between carbon atoms

Which of the following is a source of omega-3 fatty acids?

• Coconut oil

• Butter

• Flaxseed

• Olive oil

What configuration do most unsaturated fats have?

• Cis

• Trans

• Circular

• Linear

What is the process called that turns unsaturated fats into trans fats?

• Oxidation

• Saponification

• Esterification

• Partial hydrogenation

What is the role of bile salts in fat digestion?

• To convert fats into carbohydrates

• To break down proteins

• To increase the size of fat droplets

• To emulsify fats into smaller droplets

What is a chylomicron?

• A protein that digests fats

• A type of carbohydrate

• A lipoprotein that transports fats

• A vitamin

Which type of fat is associated with lower cardiovascular disease risk?

• Saturated fats

• Mono and polyunsaturated fats

• Trans fats

• Hydrogenated fats

What is the recommended percentage of daily calories from fats according to the National Academies of Medicine?

• 40-50%

• 20-35%

• 5-10%

• 10-15%

What is the impact of replacing saturated fats with polyunsaturated fats?

• Increases cholesterol levels

• Decreases cardiovascular health

• Benefits cardiovascular health

• No impact on health