Saturated and Unsaturated Fatty Acids Worksheet
Fatty acids are important components of our diet and play crucial roles in our
body. They are classified into two main types: saturated and unsaturated fatty
acids. These types differ in their structure, physical properties, sources, and
health implications. Understanding these differences is key to making
informed dietary choices.
Fill in the Blank: Fill in the blank with the correct words.
1. Saturated fatty acids have no ______________ bonds between carbon
atoms in their chain.
2. Unsaturated fatty acids are typically ______________ at room
temperature.
3. ______________ oil is a common source of saturated fatty acids.
4. Monounsaturated fatty acids have ______________ double bond in
their structure.
5. Omega-3 and omega-6 are examples of ______________ fatty acids.
Word bank: liquid, double, coconut, polyunsaturated, one, solid, triple, olive,
saturated, two
Multiple Choice Questions: Choose the correct answer from the choices for
each question.
1. Which of the following is associated with saturated fatty acids?
a) Liquid at room temperature
b) Contains double bonds
c) Solid at room temperature
d) Found primarily in vegetable oils
2. What type of fatty acid is oleic acid, found in olive oil?
a) Saturated
b) Polyunsaturated
c) Monounsaturated
d) Trans fat
3. High intake of saturated fats has been linked to increased levels of:
a) HDL cholesterol
b) LDL cholesterol
c) Triglycerides
d) Blood sugar
4. Which of these is a good source of unsaturated fatty acids?
a) Butter
b) Lard
c) Avocado
d) Palm oil
5. Unsaturated fatty acids are generally considered:
a) Bad for heart health
b) Neutral for heart health
c) Good for heart health
d) Irrelevant to heart health
6. Which of the following best describes the structure of a saturated fatty
acid?
a) Contains one or more double bonds between carbon atoms
b) Has a bent or kinked shape
c) All carbon atoms are bonded to the maximum number of hydrogen
atoms
d) Is typically liquid at room temperature
7. What effect does the presence of double bonds have on the melting
point of fatty acids?
a) It increases the melting point
b) It decreases the melting point
c) It has no effect on the melting point
d) It causes the melting point to fluctuate unpredictably
8. Which type of fatty acid is most abundant in olive oil?
a) Saturated fatty acids
b) Monounsaturated fatty acids
c) Polyunsaturated fatty acids
d) Trans fatty acids
9. How do unsaturated fatty acids generally affect LDL cholesterol levels in
the blood?
a) They increase LDL cholesterol levels
b) They decrease LDL cholesterol levels
c) They have no effect on LDL cholesterol levels
d) They convert LDL cholesterol to HDL cholesterol
10. Which of the following is NOT a common source of saturated fatty
acids?
a) Butter
b) Coconut oil
c) Avocado
d) Palm oil
Open Ended Questions: Answer the following questions in complete
sentences:
1. Explain the main structural difference between saturated and
unsaturated fatty acids.
1. List two food sources for each type of fatty acid (saturated and
unsaturated).
1. Briefly describe how the consumption of unsaturated fats might affect
heart health.
