Chapter 5 Flashcards
Lipids and carbohydrates are compose of?
carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
why can lipids supply more energy per gram than carbohydrates can?
lipids have many more carbons and hydrogen’s in proportion to their oxygen’s.
every triglyceride contains?
on molecule of glycerol and three fatty acids (basically, chains of carbon atoms)
most common fatty acids in foods?
18-carbon long (chain)
Fatty acids may be any where from?
4 to 24 carbons long (chain)
Fatty acids may be saturated or?
unsaturated
of special importance in nutrition are the?
polyunsaturated fatty acids known as omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids.
the 18-carbon polysaturated fatty acids are?
linolenic acid (omega-3) and linoleic acid (omega-6)
linolenic acid (omega-3) and linoleic acid (omega-6) are both essential fatty acids that the body?
cannot make for itself. You must get this through food or supplements
saturated fatty acids:
a. are always 18 carbons long
b. have at least one double bond
c. are fully loaded with hydrogens
d. are always liquid at room temperature.
are fully loaded with hydrogens
A triglyceride consists of?
three fatty acids attached to a glycerol
The difference between cis-and trans-fatty acids is?
the configuration around the double bond
Which of the following is not true? Lecithin is:
a. an emulsifier
b. a phospholipid
c. an essential nutrient
d. a constituent of cell membranes
not an essential nutrient
Chylomicrons are produced in the?
small intestine
Transport vehicles for lipids are called?
lipoproteins
Which of the following is not true? Fats: a. contain glucose b. provide energy c.protect against organ shock carry vitamins A,D, E, and K
contain glucose is not true
The essential fatty acids include
linoleic acid and linolenic acid
The lipoprotein most associated with a high risk of heart disease is?
LDL
A person consuming 2200 kcalories a day who wants to meet health recommendations should limit daily fat intake to?
50 to 85 grams
Ch. 6 Proteins form integral parts of most body tissues and provide strength and shape to skin, tendons, membranes, muscles, organs, and bones
Structural materials
Ch. 6 proteins facilitate chemical reactions
Enzymes
Ch. 6 proteins regulate body processes
Hormones (not all hormones are proteins)
Ch. 6 proteins help to maintain the volume and composition of body fluids
fluid balance
Ch. 6 proteins help to maintain the acid-base balance of body fluids by acting as buffers
Acid-base balance