Fats Flashcards
1
Q
What is the maximum percentage of food energy per day that should come from fats
A
35%
2
Q
How much fat should an average adult consume a day
A
70g
3
Q
How much of the average adults fat consumption should be saturated fat
A
20g
4
Q
Name two sources of saturated fats
A
Butter
Cheese
5
Q
Name two sources of unsaturated fats
A
Avocado
Oily fish
6
Q
What are some health risks associated with a lack of fat in the diet
A
Weight loss
Bruise more easily
Become colder
Vitamin deficiencies as fat soluble vitamins aren’t absorbed
7
Q
What is the function of omega 3
A
Help brain to function
May reduce risk of heart disease
8
Q
Functions of omega 6
A
Help lower blood cholesterol
Reduce inflammation
9
Q
What type of fat is thought to be healthier and why
A
Unsaturated because it is associated with lower blood cholesterol
