Exam 4: Fat

Oils are generally:

Which of the following foods does NOT contain trans fats?

The biggest sources of saturated fat in the American diet are:

Each triglyeride contains three:

It's more important to limit the amount of fat you eat than to pay attention to what type of fat you eat.

Most of the lipids in foods and also in the body are in the form of:

Much of the fat in meat, milk, cheese and fried foods is invisible.

List three functions of lipids in the body and three functions of lipids in food.

Which is a function of the essential amino acids?

The process of hydrogenating oils to solid fats creates:

Why is it preferable in terms of fat to bake your own baked goods?

About ____ percent of your fat stores are located under the skin where it helps keep you warm and provides a cushion around vital organs.

Canola oil is a good source of:

Replace protein foods that are higher in saturated fats with choices that:

Each fat you eat contains a mix of saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fatty acids, but one type of fatty acid usually dominates.

Describe how lipids are digested, absorbed, and transported within the body.

Monounsaturated fats are found in large amounts in:

Alpha-linolenic acid is found in:

Which of the following proteins is lowest in fat?

What kinds of foods are saturated and trans fat found in? Are there any significant health effect(s) for each type of fat? Also, name four foods containing monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fat.