Saturated, Unsaturated & Trans Fats Worksheet for Grades 7–10 | Nutrition & Biology

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Instructions

Read the information and questions in each section carefully. Complete the activities to test your knowledge about the different types of dietary fats.

Part 1: Matching

Match the type of fat in Column A with its correct description in Column B. Write the letter of the correct description on the line next to the number.

Column A
____ 1. Saturated Fat

____ 2. Unsaturated Fat

____ 3. Trans Fat

 Column B
A. Created by an industrial process called hydrogenation. It is the most harmful type of fat for your health.

B. Typically solid at room temperature and found mostly in animal products like butter and fatty meats.

C. Typically liquid at room temperature and found in plant sources like olive oil, nuts, and avocados.

Part 2: Food Sort

Categorize the following foods based on the primary type of fat they contain. Write each food item in the correct column of the table below.

Avocado     Butter     Stick Margarine     Salmon     Coconut Oil     Packaged Cookies     Olive Oil     Cheese     French Fries (commercially fried)

Primarily Saturated Fat Primarily Unsaturated Fat Likely Contains Trans Fat




Part 3: Short Answer

Fill in the blank with the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.

  1. Unsaturated fats, such as those found in fish and nuts, are generally considered the __________________ type of fat for your heart.

  2. A fat that is solid at room temperature, like butter, is most likely a(n) __________________ fat.

  3. The industrial process that creates trans fats is called __________________.

  4. Unsaturated fats have at least one _______________ bond in their chemical structure, which causes them to be liquid at room temperature.

  5. To reduce the risk of heart disease, one should limit their intake of __________________ and __________________ fats.


Answer Key

Part 1: Matching

1. B
2. C
3. A

Part 2: Food Sort

Primarily Saturated Fat Primarily Unsaturated Fat Likely Contains Trans Fat
  • Butter
  • Coconut Oil
  • Cheese
  • Avocado
  • Salmon
  • Olive Oil
  • Stick Margarine
  • Packaged Cookies
  • French Fries (commercially fried)

Part 3: Short Answer

  1. healthiest (or best/most beneficial)
  2. saturated
  3. hydrogenation
  4. double
  5. saturated, trans (either order)
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