Question

1. foods rich in saturated fats have higher melting points. true false 19. all of the following are functions of triglycerides except: carriers for water - soluble vitamins gives food its texture, aroma, and flavor source of energy spare protein from being used for energy 20. simple sugars travel to the liver via: the cardiovascular system the blood the hepatic portal vein the gi tract the muscles

Explanation:

1. Saturated fats have a more ordered molecular structure which leads to higher melting points.
2. Triglycerides are not carriers for water - soluble vitamins. They are carriers for fat - soluble vitamins. They do give food texture, aroma and flavor, are a source of energy and spare protein from being used for energy.
3. Simple sugars are absorbed in the small intestine and then travel to the liver via the hepatic portal vein.

Answer:

1. True
2. Carriers for water - soluble vitamins
3. The hepatic portal vein