fat

• we need fat for:

  -insulation and body warmth

  -protecting vital organs

  -carrier for fat soluble vitamins

  -hormone production

  -supplying essential fatty acids
• what are fat molecules made up of?

  carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
• what are saturated fats?

  fat molecules where ALL the carbon atoms are joined with hydrogen atoms
• where are saturated fats found?

  in animal fats
• examples of saturated fat are:

  -butter

  -cream

  -cheese

  -meat fat
• what are monounsaturated fats?

  fat molecules where ONE carbon atom is joined to another carbon atom forming a double bond

  the double bond blocks any hydrogen atoms from joining the carbon
• examples of monounsaturated fats are:

  -avocados

  -olive oil
• what are polyunsaturated fats?

  fat molecules where SEVERAL carbon atoms form double bonds which reduce the hydrogen atoms available
• examples of polunsaturated fats are:

  -sunflower

  -soya beans

  -oily fish
• fatty acids are vital for good health and are found in:

  -eggs

  -meat

  -oily fish

  -vegetable oils