Question

Decide whether each statement describes saturated fat, unsaturated fat, or both ; statement 1- contains nine calories per gram?

Statement 2- might increase LDL cholesterol levels?
Statement 3- helps maintain a good balance of cholesterol in blood?
Statement 4- examples include omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids ?
Statement 5- absorbed by the villi of the small intestine?
Statement 6- solid at room temperature?
What are the types of fat for each statement

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Saturated fats are those in which there is no double bonds between the individual carbon atoms in their structure. They are generally solid at room temperature and are obtained from animal products. Unsaturated fats have at least one double bond in their structure. They are generally liquid at room temperature. Unsaturated fats are obtained from plants and fish.

The correct type of fats for each statement is given below:

1. Statement 1- Both saturated and unsaturated fats contain nine calories per gram?
2. Statement 2- Saturated fats might increase LDL cholesterol levels?
3. Statement 3- Unsaturated fats helps maintain a good balance of cholesterol in blood?
4. Statement 4- Unsaturated fats - examples include omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids?
5. Statement 5- Both saturated and unsaturated fats absorbed by the villi of the small intestine?
6. Statement 6- Saturated fats solid at room temperature?