Fats Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
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Fats
A
general term for lipids
2
Q
Fats include
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fats and oils
phospholipids
sterols, such as cholesterol
3
Q
saturated
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contains the max amt of H. these fats are solid at room temp
4
Q
unsaturated
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monounsaturated (generally from nuts and vegetables)
polyunsaturated (two catergories- omega 3 & 6, fish)
5
Q
cholesterol
A
all animal products contain cholesterol
no plants foods contain cholesterol
6
Q
function
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insulator
protection
maintenance
provide energy
7
Q
AMDR
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20-35% 37kj/g
8
Q
excess fat
A
weight gain or obesity
heart disease
high cholesterol
9
Q
not enough
A
weight loss
deficiencies in essential fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins
