FATS AND OILS Flashcards

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Natural : mixture of triacylglycerol

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Fats

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2
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Naturally occurring mixture of triacylglycerol (w/ different kinds of triacylglycerol present)

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Oils

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3
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Solid or semi-solid at room temp (25°C)

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Fats

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4
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animals

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Fats

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5
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Liquid at room temperature

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Oils

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6
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Composition: largely triacylglycerol (SFA predominate)

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Fats

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7
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Obtained from plant sources (inc fish oils)

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Oils

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8
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Composition: Triacylglycerol w/high amounts of MUFA and PUFA

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Oils

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9
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Pack closely due to linearity of fa chain

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Fats

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10
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Higher MP

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Fats

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11
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Do not pack closely due to bends this lower MP

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Oils

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12
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In animals: liquid due to the warm body

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Fats

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13
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structure: varies dye to differences (mixture);

Factors: ____ and _____

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diet and climate

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14
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The most abundant of the saturated fatty acids

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Palmitic acid

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15
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The most abundant unsaturated fatty acid.

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Oleic acid

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16
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pack closely

17
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do not pack closely

18
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dietary considerations and Triacylglycerols

•high intake = high incidence of _______ and certain _____.

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heart disease and certain cancers

19
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High intake diseases:

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Obesity, diabetes, hypertension, atherosclerosis

20
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Grain and vegetables rich diet with 3-4 extra virgin olive oil

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decrease in Blood pressure medication by 48%

21
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Sunflower oil

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4% reduction on medical dosage

22
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Olive oil

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antioxidants polyphenols; helps in relaxation of blood vessel

23
Q

Fat is sometimes used as a substitute for ________

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Triacylglycerol

24
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factors:

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type of fat and amount of intake

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Recommendation:
30% fat intake of the total calories (15% MUFA, 10% PUDA, <10% SFA)
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BAD FATS
SFA •increase heart disease risks
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GOOD FATS
MUFA • decrease heart disease and breast cancer •reduces stickiness of platelets •prevents blood clots and even dissolve it)
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example of MUFA - good fats
Olive oil, avocado, canola, tree nuts, and peanuts
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can be GOOD or BAD
PUFA •reduce heart disease but promote certain types of cancers
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Omega fa-impt other example of PUFA -good fats
Freshly pressed extra virgin olive oil
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Has cod with similar pharmacological activity as ibuprofen (Oleocanthal)
Oleocanthal- in Mediterranean diet is equivalent to 10% of ibuprofen dose recommended for headache relief