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Lesson 10- Fat
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Unit 10- Lesson 10- FatComplete the tasks below. Please AVOID listing information and instead form sentences and
paragraphs when writing up your findings. AVOID just copying and pasting information! Remember
to cite any sources correctly!!
TASK 1: Structure – Produce a small paragraph that describes:
• the structure of fat,
• what triglycerides are,
• what type of energy source fat is (primary, secondary, or last resort)?
• and what type of nutrient are they (macronutrient/micronutrient, what does this mean)?
• how many kcals per gram does fat contain and why is this an issue?
ANSWER:
TASK 2: Functions – You are required to develop your notes and add further detail about each of the
functions of fats. The task is simply to reduce and summarise the information found on these found
on these two websites: healthyeating and Livestrong.com for the headings below (do not copy and
paste).
ANSWER: The main functions of fats are:
• Secondary Energy Source –
• Vitamin Absorption –
• Insulation and Protection –
TASK 3: Storage – How and where are fats stored? Where are the common storage sites for men and
women?
ANSWER: Fats are stored around the body… This is… (describe it). Men store fat on the…. However,
women store excess fat…. Excess body fat storage can lead to…
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