Food and Nutrition Fats

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    • What is fat classified as in terms of nutrients?
      Fat is a macronutrient.
    • Why is fat important for the body?
      Fat is needed for a range of functions including energy provision and insulation.
    • How much energy does 1 gram of fat provide?
      1 gram of fat provides 9 kcal.
    • What role does fat play in body temperature regulation?
      Fat insulates the body to stop it losing heat.
    • How does fat protect the body?
      Fat protects organs and bones against damage.
    • What structural role does fat play in the body?
      Fat forms the structure of body cells.
    • Which fat-soluble vitamins are provided by fat?
      Fat is a source of vitamins A and D.
    • What are the essential fatty acids provided by fat?
      Fat provides omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids.
    • Why does the body need some fat?
      The body needs some fat to meet its energy requirements.
    • What is the maximum percentage of dietary energy that should come from total fat?
      No more than 35% of dietary energy should come from total fat.
    • What is the maximum percentage of dietary energy that should come from saturated fat?

      No more than 11% of dietary energy should come from saturated fat.
    • What are the two types of unsaturated fat?

      Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats
    • What characterizes monosaturated fats?

      They have one unsaturated double bond in the molecule
    • What characterizes polyunsaturated fats?

      They have more than one double bond in the molecule
    • What are common sources of saturated fat?

      • Butter
      • Eggs
      • Meat
      • Dairy products
    • What are common sources of monosaturated fat?

      • Vegetable oils
      • Olive oils
      • Nuts
      • Avocado
    • What are common sources of polyunsaturated fat?
      • Oily fish (salmon, mackerel)
      • Margarine
      • Vegetable oils
      • Seeds
    • What are fats composed of?
      Fats are composed of fatty acids.
    • What are the two fatty acids that the body cannot produce?

      Omega 3 and omega 6.
    • What are omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids classified as?

      Essential fatty acids (EFAs).
    • Why must essential fatty acids be provided in the diet?

      Because the body cannot produce them.
    • How do omega 3 fatty acids benefit heart health?

      They help prevent blood clotting, protecting the heart.
    • What is the relationship between omega 3 fatty acids and cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

      Omega 3 fatty acids can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
    • What is a good source of omega 3 essential fatty acids?

      Oily fish.
    • How can omega 6 fatty acids impact blood cholesterol?

      In moderation, omega 6 can have a positive impact on blood cholesterol.
    • What is the effect of omega 6 fatty acids on cardiovascular disease risk?

      Omega 6 can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
    • What is a good source of omega 6 essential fatty acids?

      Vegetable oils.
    • What are the main elements that make up fats?
      Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms
    • What are the two types of fats discussed in the study material?
      • Saturated fats
      • Unsaturated fats
    • What are the components that make up fats?
      Fats are composed of fatty acids and glycerol
    • How does the combination of molecules determine the type of fat?
      The way fatty acids and glycerol are combined determines if the fat is saturated or unsaturated
    • What type of diet is associated with raised blood-cholesterol levels?
      A diet high in saturated fat
    • Why is raised blood-cholesterol considered a risk factor?

      It is associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD)
    • What state are saturated fats typically in at room temperature?

      Saturated fats are solid at room temperature
    • From what sources are saturated fats mainly derived?
      Animal sources
    • What state are unsaturated fats typically in at room temperature?

      Unsaturated fats are typically liquid at room temperature
    • From what sources are unsaturated fats mainly derived?

      Plant sources
    • What have many studies shown about unsaturated fats?

      Unsaturated fats are better for health
    • What are the two types of unsaturated fat?

      • Monounsaturated fats
      • Polyunsaturated fats
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