VERIFIED NDFS 100 BYU EXAM + ANSWERS [100% PASS]

VERIFIED NDFS 100 BYU EXAM + ANSWERS [100% PASS] What are the functions of fat in the body? *pillow* *Ans* energy fuel energy stores cell membranes emergency reserve padding (protect organs) insulation raw materials What are the functions of fat in food? *Ans* nutrients transport energy appetite texture satiety sensory appeal True or False: Fat is the bodies major form of stored energy *Ans* true T or F: Fat forms the major material of the cell membranes *Ans* true T or F: Fat provides no nutrients *Ans* False; it provide essential fatty acids, fat-soluble vitamins, and other needed compounds. What are the three types of lipids? *Ans* triglycerides, phospholipids, sterols What is another name for triglycerides? *Ans* fatty acids What is the structure of a triglyceride? *Ans* 3 fatty acids + 1 glycerol molecule glycerol *Ans* 3 carbons long - is backbone for triglycerides function of triglyceride *Ans* its 95% of all fats in food and in the body In what two ways do fatty acids differ from one another? *Ans* chain length and degree of saturation T or F: the shorter chain fatty acids or more unsaturated ones are harder *Ans* False; they are softer What do fatty acids in food do? *Ans* Influence the composition of fats in the body