Nutritive and Dietetic Value of Fats, Spreads and Oils (Junior Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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What does nutritive value focus on?
What does nutritive value focus on?
Nutrients provided (e.g., fats, minerals)
Which nutrients are NOT found in fats, spreads and oils?
Which nutrients are NOT found in fats, spreads and oils?
Protein and carbohydrates
What type of fat are animal fats usually?
What type of fat are animal fats usually?
Saturated
Marine and plant fats are generally what type?
Marine and plant fats are generally what type?
Unsaturated
Which vitamins does butter contain in small amounts?
Which vitamins does butter contain in small amounts?
Vitamins A and D
What is the approximate water content of oils?
What is the approximate water content of oils?
0.1%
What is the maximum water content in low-fat spreads?
What is the maximum water content in low-fat spreads?
Up to 58%
What does dietetic value focus on?
What does dietetic value focus on?
How fats fit into specific diets
Why should fat intake be limited across all age groups?
Why should fat intake be limited across all age groups?
High-calorie content
Which type of fat should be limited on low-cholesterol diets?
Which type of fat should be limited on low-cholesterol diets?
Saturated fats
How do functional spreads like Flora ProActiv help reduce cholesterol?
How do functional spreads like Flora ProActiv help reduce cholesterol?
Prevent absorption into bloodstream
What health benefits do marine oils provide?
What health benefits do marine oils provide?
Heart health & brain development