Fat

Question 1

What is the functions of fat?

Answer 1

Provides a concentrated source of energy (1g provides 9kcal)
Insulates the body to stop it loosing heat
Protects organs and bones against damage
Forms the structure of body cells
Is a source of fat soluble vitamins A and D
Is a source of the essential fatty acids omega 3 and 6

Question 2

What is a saturated fat? Give food examples

Answer 2

It is fat mainly from animal sources, solid at room temperature. Examples include butter and lard.

Question 3

Name 3 different types of fats?

Answer 3

Saturated fats
Monounsaturated fats
Polyunsaturated fats

Question 4

Name the diet related disorders that occur from eating too much fat in the diet?

Answer 4

Coronary heart disease
Obesity

Question 5

What is the function of omega 3 for children?

Answer 5

Brain development in children

Question 6

Give 3 food sources of omega 3?

Answer 6

Oily fish - fresh tuna, salmon, mackeral, pilchards, sardines, eel,

Question 7

What is the function of omega 3 for adults?

Answer 7

Protect the heart and reduce the risk of CVD

Question 8

What percentage of dietary energy should come from fat

Answer 8

35% of dietary energy should come from fat

Question 9

What percentage of dietary energy should come from saturated fat?

Answer 9

No more that 11% of this dietary energy should come from saturated fat

Question 10

Identify two differences between saturated and unsaturated fat

Answer 10

Unsaturated
Liquid at room temperature and from plant sources -oils
Saturated
Solid at room temperature and from animal sources e.g. butter and lard

Question 11

What is unsaturated fat? Give examples

Answer 11

Mainly from plant sources such as oils and is liquid at room temperature