WorksheetsIntroduction to Fat and Learning Objectives
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is an important role of fat in the diet?
Provides concentrated energy
Eliminates the need for carbohydrates
Prevents all weight gain
Acts only as flavour
Name the two main types of dietary fat.
Saturated and unsaturated fats
Animal and vegetable sugars
Simple and complex proteins
Soluble and insoluble fibre
What is fat in nutrition?
A macronutrient needed in large amounts
A micronutrient needed in tiny amounts
A mineral that provides no energy
A vitamin stored only in muscles
Which elements make up all dietary fats?
Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
Nitrogen, sulfur, and oxygen
Carbon, nitrogen, and iron
Hydrogen, calcium, and sodium
Which food is a common source of saturated fat?
Butter or animal lard
Avocado or olive oil
Salmon or mixed nuts
Sunflower or almond oil
Which statement is correct?
Saturated fats are animal-based and solid
Unsaturated fats are animal-based and solid
Saturated fats are plant-based and liquid
Unsaturated fats are plant-based and solid
Which property matches unsaturated fat from plants for salad dressings?
Solid at room temperature, tightly packed
Liquid at room temperature, double bonds
No double bonds, dense structure
Mainly animal origin, highly saturated
Which function of dietary fat helps keep your body temperature stable?
Insulation that reduces heat loss
Energy release
Protection of organs
Absorption of vitamins
Which foods are sources of unsaturated fats?
Olive oil, nuts, seeds
Processed sweets, syrups
Lean poultry, white fish
Wholemeal bread, brown rice
Which is NOT a main function of fat in the body?
Immediate glucose synthesis
Energy storage
Absorption of vitamins
Insulation and protection
Which fat type is usually from animals, and which is usually from plants?
Saturated—mostly animal; Unsaturated—mostly plant
Saturated—mostly plant; Unsaturated—mostly animal
Both types—equally plant sources
Both types—equally animal sources
Which feature shows a healthy artery in the first panel?
Wide open lumen with smooth wall
Narrow lumen with large plaque
Irregular wall with thick deposits
Blocked lumen with clotted blood
What is a direct result of cholesterol buildup in arteries?
Improved blood flow
Lower risk of heart disease
Blocked blood vessels causing heart problems
Stronger bones and joints
Which factor is most likely to raise cholesterol and increase heart disease risk?
Regular physical activity
Eating fatty foods and not exercising
Drinking only water and unsweetened tea
Maintaining a healthy weight and not smoking
What are the 2 most common essential fatty acids?
Omega 3 & Omega 6
Alpha 3 & Alpha 6
Alpha 2 & 5
Omega 2 & 5
What is CHD?
certain heart defect
Coronary Heart Disease
Coronary Heart Decline
Coronary Heart Defect
How could a train driver reduce his chance of CHD?
Eat more saturated fat
Exercise more after work
Eat snacks at work
Eat more fried foods
