1. A 50-years-old man consumes daily about 90 g of fat of animal origin (fatty meat, butter, cheese), another man of the same age-50 g of fat ofanimal origin and 30 g of plant oil. Which food is healthier? For the answer: a) name the differences in fatty acid composition of these TAGS; b) draw the structures of the TAG molecules specific to animal fat solid at room temperature and to olive oil liquid at the same temperature; c) explain which TAGS are more useful.

1. A 50-years-old man consumes daily about 90 g of fat of animal origin (fatty meat, butter, cheese), another man of the same age-50 g of fat ofanimal origin and 30 g of plant oil. Which food is healthier? For the answer: a) name the differences in fatty acid composition of these TAGS; b) draw the structures of the TAG molecules specific to animal fat solid at room temperature and to olive oil liquid at the same temperature; c) explain which TAGS are more useful.

Nutritional Sciences: From Fundamentals to Food, Enhanced Edition

3rd Edition

ISBN:9781337486415

Author:McGuire

Publisher:McGuire

Chapter2: Nutritional Assessment And Dietary Planning

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem IADWPA

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