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Chapter 3- Fats
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Nutrition
12th Grade
04/25/2013

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Term
Fats are a source for what?
Definition
Energy
Term
Where do saturated fats come from?
Definition
Animal origin
Term
What kind of fats are hydrogenated?
Definition
Trans fats
Term
Which type of cholesterol is "bad"?
Definition
LDL (low density lipoproteins)
Term
Which fat is a solid at room temperature?
Definition
Saturated
Term
What are the two types of unsaturated fats?
Definition
Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated
Term
Which fats are related to cardiovascular disease?
Definition
Saturated and trans
Term
Where does fat digestion mainly occur?
Definition
Small intestine
Term
Foods high in saturated fat include?
A- tortilla chips
B- fried fish
C- pork sausage
D- bean dip
Definition
C- pork sausage
Term
Which fat must come from the foods we eat since our body isn't able to make it?
Definition
Essential fatty acids
Term
True or False? Americans consume less than the recommended amount of saturated and trans fats.
Definition
False
Term
True or False? Hydrogenated fats can be found in apples, bananas, and oranges.
Definition
False
Term
Which enzyme causes the gallbladder to contract, relax its opening, and secrete bile into the intestine?
Definition
Cholecystokinin
Term
Lingual lipase is only important in digestion for who?
Definition
Infants
Term
Digestibility of fats varies according to what?
Definition
Food source and cooking method used
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