Nutrient Fat

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 

A stick of butter is what type of fat?

• Saturated Fat
• Polyunsaturated Fat
• Monounsaturated Fat

How many calories are there in 1 gram of fat?

• 4
• 7
• 9
• 12

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

Butter is a source of_________

• HDLs (high density lipoproteins)

• emulsifiers

• saturated fats

Why should trans fats be avoided as much as possible?

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

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 

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