SQA HFT Fats as Nutrients

Why are fats as necessary part of a healthy balanced diet?

• They help our brain and nervous system
• They are rich in calcium
• They are good for our digestion
• They provide us with Vitamin B

The consumption of monounsaturated fats

• Helps to lower blood pressure
• Increases the risk of cardiovascular disease
• Increases lipid levels
• Increases the risk of dental caries

The consumption of saturated fats should be

• Completely avoided, i.e. they should not be consumed in our diet
• Limited to a certain extent
• Consumed more than any other fats
• Used only in cake baking and confectionery items

All fats are bad

• True
• False

Saturated fats are?

• Liquid at room temperature
• Found mostly in animal fats
• Solid at room temperature
• Vegetable fats

Unsaturated fats are?

• Soft at room temperature
• Hard at room temperature
• Solid at room temperature
• Liquid at room temperature

A good source of "healthy fats" could be

• Butter
• Nuts
• Coconut Oil
• Palm oil

Fats are also called

• Carbohydrates
• Non Starch Polysaccharides
• Lipids
• Cholesterol

What are fats?

• Substances that help the body, give us vitamins, and keep the skin healthy
• Chemicals which cause a rise in blood sugar levels
• Substances that help you think clearly
• Enzymes

what are fats made of?

• Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
• Carbohydrates, hydrogen, and oxygen
• Protein, hydrogen, carbon
• hydrogen, carbon, and glycogen