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1
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Characteristics of essential fatty acids

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Linoleic acid, linolenic acid, body cannot make the essential fatty acids, 5-10% of calories from linoleic and .6-1.2% from Linolenic

2
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Describe polyunsaturated fatty acids

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Have >1 double bond in the carbon chain, found in plant oils, liquid at room temp, some essential for the body

3
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Describe monounsaturated fatty acids

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Have 1 double bond in the carbon chain, are healthy, high levels in olive oil, semisolid when refrigerated, liquid at room temp

4
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Describe saturated fatty acids

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Have 0 double bonds between the carbons, are solid at room temp, unhealthy, found in animal products

5
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What is caloric density

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Refers to the calories yielded per weight of the substance

6
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What are the categories of fats

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Triglycerides, phospholipids, sterols

7
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What is linoleic acid

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Omega 6 fatty acid

8
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What is Linolenic acid

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Omega 3

9
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How many calories should come from fats

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20-35%

10
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What are phospholipids used for

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Make cell membranes