Fat Flashcards
1
Q
Classification of Fat
A
-Saturated fat
-Unsaturated
2
Q
Composition of fat
A
-carbon
-hydrogen
-oxygen
3
Q
Sources of fat
A
Saturated - eggs , Oreo , butter.
Unsaturated - Avocado , olive oil.
4
Q
List one function of fat
A
-Produces heat and energy
-protects delicate organs
5
Q
Why is omega 3 important?
A
-it helps with brain development
-and to lower cholesterol levels
6
Q
List 3 sources of omega 3
A
fish - tuna ,salmon
Nuts&Seeds
7
Q
Eating to mush saturated fat can lead to
A
-Obesity
-coronary heart disease
8
Q
What is coronary heart disease?
A
When too mush cholestrol sticks to your arteries and leads to heart attack
9
Q
List three ways to reduce fat in a diet
A
-choose lower-fat or reduces-fat dairy products
-eat healthy fat food like fish ,avocado,seeds.
-grill,bake ,steam food instead of frying.
