Lipids Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Three main types of fat include
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A) Saturated fat
B) Monounsaturated fat
C) Polyunsaturated fat
2
Q
Fats can come from both
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Animal and Vegetable sources
3
Q
lipids are made up of
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Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
4
Q
7 things fat does for us:
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- Increases palatability
- is a carrier for vitamins A, D, E, K
- Helps the body stay hydrated
- helps control out apitite
- helps with the insuliation of out body which protects out vital organs
- Transports cholesteral around the body