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WorksheetsGCSE Nutrition: Fats & Oils
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 17mins
What is the difference between fats and oils?
Oils are liquid at room temperature
Fats are solid at room temperature
All of the above
Fats are needed for ...
Growth and Repair
Secondary source of Energy
Hydration
Insulation
Protection of Organs
Why are hydrogenated fats used for in food products?
Is it good for us?
To extend shelf life
To increase flavour in processed foods
To enhance the texture of processed foods
All of the above
Trans fats are terrible for our health because...
They increase cholesterol
They are not naturally occurring fats
They are hydrogenated
All of the above
What are some examples of monounsaturated fats (good fats)?
Butter, mayonaise, dairy
Vegetable oil
Olive oil, avocados, peanuts
Animal products
Which of the following can arise as a result of high-fat diet?
High Cholesterol
Improved circulation
Heart Disease
Obesity
How come having excess cholesterol in our arteries is not good for our health?
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
What are the functions of fat in the body?
Uptake of fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E & K)
Flavour - fat in food improves ‘mouth feel’ takes longer to digest ‘satiety value’.
Protection of internal organs
All of the above
There are 2 types of fats- visible and invisible. Which food sources have visible fat?
Butter on a jacket potato
Milk
Yoghurt
Bacon
Fats are made up of molecules called ......
Chemicals
Saturates
Triglycerides
Unsaturates
What are the diet-related diseases caused from consuming too much fat?
Diabetes
Heart disease
Increased blood pressure
All of the above
Unsaturated fats are good for us in certain amounts. Where is this type of fat from?
Animal sources
Man-made sources
Plant sources
All of the above
Why are LDLs (Low-Density Lipoproteins) considered BAD cholesterol?
They transport excess cholesterol to arteries which can build up fatty deposits and lead to cardiovascular diseases
Why should trans fats be avoided as much as possible?
They increase LDL & Decrease HDL
They decrease LDL & Increase HDL
Why are HDLS (High-Density Lipoproteins) considered as GOOD cholesterol?
They transport excess cholesterol back to liver to be removed from the body
Saturated fats are __________ at room temperature.
liquid
solid
