Fats

Why is fat an important part of our diet?

• Because it tastes good
• Because it carries so much energy
• Because it  contains nutrients you can't get from anything else
• Because it contain oxygen atoms

What do carbohydrates and fats have in common?

• They're both sources of glucose
• They're both sources of protein
• They're both sources of fatty acids
• They're both sources of glycerol

What might happen if you didn't get enough fatty acids in your diet?

• Your brain wouldn't have enough energy
• Your muscles wouldn't have enough energy
• Your kidneys and liver might not function properly
• Your bones might become brittle

A sedentary lifestyle can cause glucose to turn into body fat. What is the best synonym for "sedentary?"

• healthy
• hyperactive
• sleep-deprived
• inactive

Which of the following items might be high in saturated fat?

• purified water
• whole wheat bread
• ice cream
• broccoli

Why is saturated fat found in so many animal products?

• Because it's part of the cell membranes of animal tissues
• Because animals must eat saturated fat to survive
• Because proteins are broken down into saturated fat when animals die
• Because saturated fat is a  key component of animal bones

If you eat too much saturated fat, cholesterol might build up:

• in your brain
• in your liver
• in your veins and arteries
• in your bones

What is the key difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

• Saturated fats are usually liquid at room temperature; unsaturated fats are usually solid
• Saturated fats stay solid at room temperature; unsaturated fats are usually liquid
• Saturated fats can be found in vegetable oils, unsaturated fats can be found in animal products
• Saturated fats are healthier than unsaturated fats

A product that contains lots of hydrogenated oils is probably rich in:

• Saturated fat
• Unsaturated fat
• Monosaturated fat
• Trans fat

Why shouldn't you worry about getting enough fat in your diet?

• Because all fat is bad for you
• Because it's found in so many foods
• Because you don't need any fat in your diet at all
• Because you can take it as a vitamin if you don't eat it