Fats and Oils

The definition of an oil is 

• Fat that is solid at room temperature 
• Fat that is liquid at room temperature 
• Any yellow or green liquid 
• Greasy substance that only contains saturated fats 

Crisco is an example of what type of fat?

• Monounsaturated 
• Trans 
• Polyunsaturated
• Saturated 

What is Hydrogenation?    & Is it good for us?

• Hydrogen atoms converting a solid fat into liquid/NO
• Hydrogen atoms converting a solid fat into liquid/YES 
• Hydrogen atoms converting an oil into a solid form/ NO
• Hydrogen atoms converting an oil into a solid form/ YES

Why should trans fats be avoided as much as possible?

• They Increase LDL & Decrease HDL
• They decrease LDL & Increase HDL

A stick of butter is what type of fat?

• Saturated Fat
• Polyunsaturated Fat
• Monounsaturated Fat

What type of fat is the BEST to consume?

• Trans 
• Polyunsaturated 
• Monounsaturated 
• Saturated 

Examples of polyunsaturated fats are

• Butter, mayonaise, dairy
• Animal products 
• Vegetable oils, corn oil, soybean oil
• Olive oil, avocados, peanuts 

How come having excess cholesterol in our arteries is not desirable?

• having excess cholesterol makes us weigh more 
• It is desirable to have excess cholesterol in your arteries 
• Can block blood flow and lead to heart disease 

What is the main underlying principal in the production of Margarine?

• Hydrogenation: the process of saturating carbon atoms with hydrogens

• Hydrogenation: hydrogen atoms sinking to the bottom of the oil

• Hydrogenation: dropping the temperature of vegetable oil so low that it hardens

Which statement about fats is correct?

• fats are solid at room temperature

• fats are mainly unsaturated

• fats are healthier than oils

• most fats are plant based