Ch 5 D&W+ Skill Building: Saturated Fat

Some research suggests that the ratio of linoleic to linolenic fatty acids may affect cardiovascular health. Suggested ratios range from 4:1 to 10:1. On day 2, what is the ratio of linoleic to linolenic fatty acids in Day 2

7.29:1

The Daily Value (DV) for saturated fat on the Nutrition Facts panel is 20 grams per day. Which one item on the Day 1 menu provides more than 100% DV for saturated fat per serving?

Beef, Ground, Patty, 23% Fat, Raw (8 ounces)

The DV for saturated fat recommends less than 10% of total calories. Use the Fat Breakdown reports to determine which statement is correct.

Day 2 provides less than 10% of calories from saturated fat and Day 1 provides more than 10% of calories from saturated fat.

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are two types of omega-3 fatty acids. The 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends eating at least 8 ounce equivalents of a variety of seafood each week to provide an average of 250 mg EPA and DHA per day (2 types of linolenic, omega-3 fatty acids). How many mg of linolenic fatty acids are in Salmon, Atlantic, Wild, Raw (6 ounces)? (Hint: 1000 mg = 1 g.)

. 500 mg

Swapping low-fat (1%) or nonfat (skim) milk for whole milk is a good way to reduce saturated fat intake. How many grams of saturated fat do you eliminate from your diet if you replace Milk, Whole, 3.3% (8 fluid ounces) with Milk, Low Fat, 1% (8 fluid ounces)?

3 grams saturated fat

The Daily Value (DV) for saturated fat on the Nutrition Facts panel is 20 grams per day. What percent daily value (%DV) saturated fat does the Day 1 menu provide?

300%

Which food has the greatest percentage of calories coming from fat?

Avocado, California (0.22 items)

Both saturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids raise LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol levels. How does the Trans fat content of the Day 1 menu compare to the Day 2 menu?

Day 1 contains 2.43 g Trans fat and Day 2 contains 1.13 g Trans fat.

Michel has a strong family history of heart disease. Replacing butter with olive oil or canola oil is one way he can help to reduce his chances of heart disease. Why is replacing Butter, Salted (1 tablespoon) with Oil, Olive (1 tablespoon) a heart healthy move for Michel?

Oil, Olive (1 tablespoon) has less saturated fat than Butter, Salted (1 tablespoon).

Using the Fat Breakdown Report, put the types of fat in order from least percentage of calories to greatest percentage of calories for Day 2.

Trans fat, Saturated fat, Polyunsaturated Fat, Monounsaturated fat