different fats in our bodies

Question 1

saturated fats

Answer 1

in animal fats –> raises LDL

Question 2

monostaturated fats

Answer 2

considered healthiest fat and found in plant based oils –> lower HDL

Question 3

salt

Answer 3

the chemical sodium helps regulate fluids in the body as fluids are naturally drawn to sodium

effects on high intake: excess intake of salt may increase blood volume –> lead to hypertension –> more blood being needed to pump through arteries

Question 4

sugar

Answer 4

sugars are energy sources found naturally in foods or added to processed items

effects of high intake : obesity –> sugary foods are calorie - dense but not filling –> leading to weight gain

Question 5

polyunsaturated

Answer 5

more than one double bond in their chemical structure (fish) – lowers HDL

Question 6

trans fats

Answer 6

created when hydrogen is added to vegetables (baked/fried) – raises LDL