Fats & Energy in Food

1 gram of fat will supply the body with ...

• 3.8 kcal

• 4 kcal

• 7 kcal

• 9 kacl

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Which of these is an unsaturated fat?

• Coconut oil

• Fish oil

• Ghee

• Vegetable oil

Which of these elements do not make up a fat molecule?

• Carbon

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

Fat can be broken down into ...

• Fatty acids

• Triglycerides

• Glycerol

• Glycogen

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_____ is an example of saturated fat.

• Ghee

• Fish oil

• Olive oil

• Peanut oil

_____ is an example of invisible fat.

• Butter

• Fried chicken

• Avocado

• Olive oil

Which of these statements is true.

• Consumption of saturated fat may lead to high levels of LDL.

• Consumption of saturated fat may lead to high levels of HDL.

• HDL are also known as bad cholesterol.

• Saturated fats are usually liquid at room temperature.

Fats are essential to the body as they ...

• act as solvent for fat-soluble vitamins.

• provide the body with an immediate energy source.

• protect vital organs from shock and injury.

• keep the body warm

Fats are important in food preparation as they provides ...

• viscosity

• satiety

• texture

• flavour

1 kcal is equal to ...

• 2.4 kJ

• 3.8 kJ

• 4.2 kJ

• 8.3 kJ