Flashcards in Fat Deck (11)
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What are fats made of?
Glycerol and three fatty acids
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Describe what glycerol should look like
Each molocule of glycerol is attached to three fatty acids opposite the glycerol in the shape of a capital e
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What type of nutrient is fat?
It's a macronutrient
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What elements is fat made of?
Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
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What happens when the glycerol and the three fatty acids are digested.
They get separated and are used to produce energy
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What do you classify fats?
Saturated fats and Unsaturated fats.
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What are saturated fats?
Saturated fats aren't as healthy and they are usually animal sources
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What are unsaturated fats?
Unsaturated fats are healthier and are usually marine sources.
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Name some saturated fat sources?
Butter, meat, milk and cream, cheese
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Name some sources of unsaturated fats?
Sunflower oil, olive oil, nuts, polyunsaturated margarine,
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