Instructions
Read each section carefully and complete the activities to test your knowledge about different types of dietary fats. Answer all questions to the best of your ability.
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 in the space provided.
Column A
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Column B
A. Typically liquid at room temperature. Found in plant-based sources like olive oil, avocados, and nuts. Generally considered heart-healthy. B. Artificially created through a process called hydrogenation. Very unhealthy and found in many processed snacks, fried foods, and shortenings. C. Typically solid at room temperature. Found mainly in animal products like butter, cheese, and red meat, as well as coconut oil. |
Part 2: Food Sort
Categorize the foods listed below into the primary type of fat they contain. Write each food item in the correct column in the table.
Avocado Butter Packaged Cookies Salmon Coconut Oil Olive Oil Shortening Cheese
| Saturated Fats | Unsaturated Fats | Trans Fats |
|---|---|---|
Part 3: Fill in the Blanks
Complete each sentence with the correct word from the word bank below.
hydrogenation solid trans healthiest liquid
- Unsaturated fats are generally considered the ______________ type of fat for your heart.
- The industrial process that adds hydrogen to vegetable oil to create a more solid fat is called ______________.
- Because of their chemical structure, saturated fats are typically ______________ at room temperature.
- You should limit your intake of ______________ fat, which is often found in commercially baked goods and fried foods.
Answer Key
Part 1: Matching
- C Saturated Fat
- A Unsaturated Fat
- B Trans Fat
Part 2: Food Sort
| Saturated Fats | Unsaturated Fats | Trans Fats |
|---|---|---|
|
Butter Coconut Oil Cheese |
Avocado Salmon Olive Oil |
Packaged Cookies Shortening |
Part 3: Fill in the Blanks
- Unsaturated fats are generally considered the healthiest type of fat for your heart.
- The industrial process that adds hydrogen to vegetable oil to create a more solid fat is called hydrogenation.
- Because of their chemical structure, saturated fats are typically solid at room temperature.
- You should limit your intake of trans fat, which is often found in commercially baked goods and fried foods.