fats

Question 1

maximum percentage of food energy per day that should come from fats

Answer 1

35%

Question 2

how much saturated fat should an adult consume per day

Answer 2

20g

Question 3

why are fats a essential part of the diet

Answer 3

fats are stored under the skin as insulation
fats are stored around the organs and prevents them from damages
essential for production of cholesterol

Question 4

health risk associated with a lack of fat in a persons diet

Answer 4

fat soluble vitamins aren’t absorbed by the body leading to vitamin deficiencies fat soluble vitamins aren’t absorbed by the body leading to vitamin deficiencies
leads to weight loss
a person might find it to stay warmer because there is less insulation in the skin
bruise easily because there is less fat to cushion them from knocks and bangs

Question 5

sources of saturated fat

Answer 5

meat
butter
lard
cheese

Question 6

sources of unsaturated fats

Answer 6

olive oil
avocado
sunflower oil