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Fats Flashcards

1
Q

What are the two types of fat?

A

Saturated & Unsaturated Fats

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2
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Is fat a macronutrient or micronutrient?

A

Macronutrient

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3
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What is the term used to describe fats and oils?

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Lipids

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4
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What is the difference between fats and oils?

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Fat is solid at room temperature, whereas oils are liquid at room temperature

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5
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Why is fat necessary for a healthy diet? (4 marks)

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  1. Primary Source of Energy
  2. Insulating layer on our bodies
  3. Surrounds and Protects Vital Organs
  4. Absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
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6
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What are the fat-soluble vitamins?

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Vitamins A, D & E

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7
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What can too little fat lead to?

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Decrease the amount of good cholesterol in the blood
Can cause vitamin deficiencies among fat-soluble vitamins
Cardiovascular problems

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8
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What can too much fat lead to?

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Excess body fat

Obesity

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9
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Which problems are associated with obesity?

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Coronary Heart Disease
Type 2 Diabetes
Higher Risk of Stroke

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10
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What is fat made up of?

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Carbon, hydrogen & Oxygen, which form fatty acids and glycerol

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11
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Where do saturated fats come from?

A

Animal Sources

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12
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What are examples of animal sources containing saturated fats?

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Butter, Cheese, Cream & Processed Meats

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13
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What is the risk of high cholesterol?

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Build up of fatty deposits, leading to heart failure

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14
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What is hydrogenation?

A

Changes Liquid Fats to a Solid form

Unsaturated Fats > Saturated Fats

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15
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Where do unsaturated fats come from?

A

Plant and Fish Sources

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16
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What are the two types of unsaturated fats?

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Monounsaturated fats & Polyunsaturated fats

17
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What form do monounsaturated fats take at room temperature?

A

Soft

18
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What is a benefit of monounsaturated fats?

A

Lowering LDL Cholesterol

Maintains level of HDL Cholesterol

19
Q

Where can Monounsaturated fats be found?

A

Avocado, olive oil, rapeseed oil and almonds

20
Q

What form do polyunsaturated fats take at room temperature?

A

Liquid or Incredibly Soft

21
Q

What is a benefit of polyunsaturated fats?

A

Helps to remove LDL cholesterol

22
Q

What are the two types of polyunsaturated fats?

A

Omega 3 and Omega 6

23
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What are sources of Omega 3?

A

Trout & Salmon

24
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What is a benefit of Omega 3?

A

Helps to protect the heart

25
Q

What are Sources of Omega 6?

A

Corn, Rapeseed and Sunflower Oil

26
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What is a benefit of Omega 6?

A

Helps to lower blood cholesterol

27
Q

How much fats should an adult eat a day?

A

Less then 70g

28
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What is the maximum amount of saturated fats consumed in a day for an adult?

A

20g

29
Q

What are fats purposes in food preperation?

A

Spread, adding colour and flavour to baked goods and to oil baking tins

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