SCI241 Week 3 Assignment Understand Your Fats and Fiber

SCI241 Week 3 Assignment Understand Your Fats and Fiber

Access the American Heart Association web site located on your student page.

Read the “Face the Fats: Fats 101” and “Face the Fats: Meet the Fats” sections.

Access the Nutrition.gov web site located on your student page.

Read the “MedlinePlus: Dietary Fiber” section.

Write a 350- to 700-word response in APA format answering the following questions:

·  According to the “Face the Fats” sections, what are bad fats, better fats, and best fats?

·  Define saturated fat, unsaturated fat, trans-fatty acids, and hydrogenated fats. How are trans-fatty acids harmful?

·  What are the functions of fiber and lipids in the body?

·  What are some food sources of dietary fiber?

·  What is the difference between soluble fiber and insoluble fiber?

What are some benefits of a high-fiber diet?