College of Nursing and Allied Health Profession – Department of Nursing

Name: ______________________ Date:__________________

Section: ______________________ Group No. _____________

Biochemistry
Laboratory Activity
Process of Dietary Fats
I. Objectives
a. Find out how the process of dietary fats occurs in the body.
b. Define the effects and how dietary fats contribute to nutrition
c. Understand the factors affecting the improper process of absorbing fats through taking
food.
d. Understand the in-depth connection between proper taking of fats in achieving a
healthy body.

II. Materials

Pen
Laboratory Sheet

III. Overview of the Topic

Dietary fats are essential to give your body energy and to support cell function. They also help
protect your organs and help keep your body warm. Fats help your body absorb some nutrients
and produce important hormones, too. There are four major dietary fats in food: Saturated fats,
Trans fats, Monounsaturated fats, and Polyunsaturated fats. The four types have different
chemical structures and physical properties. The “bad fats,” saturated and trans fats, tend to be
more solid at room temperature (like butter). Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats tend to
be more liquid (like canola oil). Fats can also have different effects on the cholesterol levels in
your body. A diet high in saturated fats and trans fats raises bad cholesterol (LDL) levels in your
blood. Eating an overall healthy dietary pattern that is higher in monounsaturated and
polyunsaturated fats can lower bad cholesterol levels.

IV. Fill in the blanks

In the 1. _________ fat is separated from other food substances. In the 2.__________,
3._______ emulsifies fats while 4.________ digest them. The 5.____________absorb the fats.
Long-chain fatty acids form a large 6. __________ structure called a 7. ___________ that
transports fats through the 8. _______ system. Chylomicrons are formed in the intestinal cells
and carry lipids from the digestive tract into circulation. Short- and medium-fatty chains can be
absorbed directly into the bloodstream from the intestinal 9. _______ because they are
water-soluble. 10. ________ absorption is hindered by foods high in fiber. When energy
supplies are low the body utilizes its stored fat reserves for energy.
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V. MULTIPLE CHOICE:

Direction: Highlight the correct answer from the choices below the question.

1. Which of these food types is the main dietary cause of high cholesterol in the blood?

A. Cholesterol
B. Saturated fat
C. Monounsaturated fat
D. All of the above

2. What portion of your total daily calories can come from saturated fat if you have a
normal cholesterol level?

A. 5% or less
B. 10% or less
C. 15% or less
D. 25% or less

3. Monounsaturated fats may help lower your blood cholesterol levels. Which of these
is a monounsaturated fat?

A. Safflower oil
B. Soybean oil
C. Walnut oil
D. Canola oil

4. Trans-fatty acids are another type of fat that can raise cholesterol levels. Which of
these may be a source of trans fat?

A. Beef
B. Butter
C. Cookies
D. All of the above

5. If you consume 2,000 calories a day and want to limit the amount of fat you eat to no
more than 30%, how many grams of fat is that?

A. 44 grams
B. 56 grams
C. 67 grams
D. 78 grams
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6. Fat substitutes are 1 option for cutting the fat calories in foods. What are fat
substitutes made of?

A. Carbohydrates
B. Proteins
C. Fats
D. All of the above

7. What is the process of taking in nutrients in the body?

A. Absorption
B. Digestion
C. Ingestion
D. Mastication

8. What organ produces enzymes that break down fats?

A. Pancreas
B. Liver
C. Small Intestine
D. Stomach

9. What are the end products of fat digestion?

A. Enzyme and Protein

B. Amino acid and Carbohydrates
C. Fatty Acids and Glycerol
D. None of the above

10. Where does the fat digestion and absorption occur?

A. Pancreas
B. Liver
C. Small Intestine
D. Stomach
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VI. CHART COMPLETING

Directions: Below is the chart of dietary lipids with their different molecular and supramolecular
structures and various food matrixes. Complete the missing word in the chart.
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VII. Enumeration

Factors Affecting the Digestion of FATS

a.
b.
c.
d.

Factors Affecting Fat Absorption in FOOD

a.
b.
c.
d.

Examples of Effects of a deficiency of fat in the diet

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

VIII. ESSAY

Direction: Answer the following questions with a maximum of THREE SENTENCES.

1. What are the three main steps in breaking down lipids in the digestive system?

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2. Which enzymes aid in the digestion of fats?

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3. What are lipids broken down into?

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