Fats/Lipids

Sources of fat can be identified as:

• Butter

• Rice

• Grains

• Chia seeds

The functions of fat include:

• Providing energy, insulating the body, and supporting cell growth

• Causing dehydration and muscle loss

• Reducing bone density and increasing fatigue

• Blocking oxygen supply to the brain

Types of fat can be differentiated as:

• Saturated, unsaturated, trans, and monounsaturated fats

• Carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and minerals

• Sugars, starches, fibers, and enzymes

• Water, electrolytes, amino acids, and nucleic acids

The RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowance) of fat is:

• 20-35% of total daily calories

• 50-60% of total daily calories

• 5-10% of total daily calories

• 40-55% of total daily calories

Analyse the negative effects of the overconsumption of saturated fat by identifying a diet-related disease associated with fat.

• Obesity

• Scurvy

• Rickets

• Anemia

A fat molecule consists of two kinds of parts: a ______ backbone and three fatty acid tails.

• glycerol

• glucose

• cellulose

• starch

How many fatty acid tails does a fat molecule have?

• Three

• One

• Two

• Four

Fats are found in which types of foods?

• Only animal foods

• Only plant foods

• Both animal and plant foods

• Only processed foods

How much energy does 1 gram of fat supply?

• 17 KJ

• 37 KJ

• 25 KJ

• 16 KJ

Fats provide very concentrated energy; however, fats are not the _______ energy source for the body.

• preferred

• only

• primary

• essential