Question

1. fill in the blank: fat is made up of _, molecules that are all different (shape and size) and determine how good or bad fat is for you.
2. fill in the blank: most _ fats are good for you.
3. what kinds of foods do you think have trans fats in them? hint: think of food that never goes bad.
4. what ingredient on a food label also means “trans fat”?

Explanation:

Step1: Recall fat - molecule composition

Fat is made up of fatty - acid molecules.

Step2: Recall types of healthy fats

Most unsaturated fats are good for you.

Step3: Identify foods with trans - fats

Foods like fried snacks (e.g., French fries), baked goods (e.g., cookies), and some margarines often have trans - fats as they can have a long shelf - life.

Step4: Identify trans - fat label ingredient

The ingredient "partially hydrogenated oil" on a food label also means trans - fat.

Answer:

1. fatty - acid
2. unsaturated
3. Fried snacks (e.g., French fries), baked goods (e.g., cookies), some margarines
4. partially hydrogenated oil