Fats and Oils

List 3 functions of fat in the body:

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Which of the following are saturated fats?

• Cheese

• Butter

• Milk

• Avocado

Which of the following are unsaturated fats?

• Pizza

• Walnuts

• Avocado

• Olives

Choose 2 statements that are correct about saturated fats:

• Can raise cholesterol

• Can lower cholesterol

• Come from animal sources

• Can lower chances of heart disease

Choose 2 statements that are correct about unsaturated fats:

• Can raise cholesterol

• Come from animal sources

• Come from plant sources

• Can lower chances of heart disease

What 3 conditions could be caused by too much fat in our diets?

• Type 2 diabetes

• High cholesterol

• Headaches

• Heart disease

• Low blood pressure

Describe Plasticity and give an example:

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Describe Aeration and give an example:

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What does the term 'emulsification' mean?

• a mixture of oily and watery liquids that does not seperate

• the forming of fat molecules

• the separation of fat molecules

• how easily fats and oils spread

What does the term 'shortening' mean?

• when fats are used to give foods a crumbly texture

• when fats are used to speed up cooking processes

• when fats are used to increase gluten content

• when fats are used to give foods a chewy texture