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types of lipids

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triglycerides, phospholipids and cholesterol

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how many kcal per gram is fats and oils

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9 kcal per gram

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simplest form of lipids

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fatty acids

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structure of fatty acids

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alpha end (acid) and omega end (methyl)

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saturated fats at room temperature

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solid

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unsaturated fats at room temperature

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liquid

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type of fatty acids in foods of animal origin

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saturated

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type of fatty acids in foods of plant origin

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unsaturated

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triglyceride structure

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three fatty acids bonded to glycerol

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in saturated fats what are the carbon saturated with

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hydrogen

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where is the double bond on omega 3

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the third carbon from the omega end

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where is the double bond on omega 6

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the sixth carbon from the omega end

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cis fatty acids

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bond ends point in same direction in relation to the double bond

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trans fatty acids

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ends are pointing in different direction of the bond giving us a different chemical structure and function

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how many fatty aids must be supplied by the diet to maintain health

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two fatty acids (omega 3 and 6)

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how does omega 3 fatty acids affect health

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decrease blood clotting, decrease triglycerides, decrease inflammation

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how does omega 6 fatty acids affect health

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regulates blood pressure, increase blood clotting, regulated inflammatory response (more may promote inflammation)

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signs and symptoms of essential fatty acid deficiency

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flaky, itchy skin, diarrhea, increased risk of infection, stunted growth and reduced wound healing

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how are phospholipids synthesized

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as the body needs it

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structure of phospholipids

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glycerol and 2 fatty acids and a phosphorus containing compound

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structure of sterols

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5-6 sided ring

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what form do we find sterols in most often

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cholesterol in foods of animal origin and phytosterols in foods of plant origin

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protein fat layout

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plant protein is low in fat, animal protein higher fat, nuts are high in fat

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dairy fat layout

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skim milk is low, whole milk is medium, ice cream is high

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grains fat layout
generally low in fat but tend to add fat when we are preparing them
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fruit and veggies fat layout
most low in fat, exception is avocado
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alpha linolenic acid
omega 3 fatty acids
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linoleic acid
omega 6 fatty acids
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what is the dietary guideline of servings of fatty fish per week from the AHA
2 servings
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are phospholipids essential
no because our body makes them but they are widespread in foods
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what does lecithin do
it is added to foods as en emulsified to keep liquid and water mixtures from separating
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how is fat substituted
as a fatty acid bound to sucrose
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fat rancidity
limits shelf life, oils decompose from breakdown of double bonds in unsaturated fatty acids by UV light or oxygen, produce unpleasant odor and flavor
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how to prevent rancidity
addition of antioxidants, hydrogenation
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what is the hydrogenation of fatty acids
adding hydrogen to double bonds to solidify an oil and add shelf life
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are hydrogenated fats bad
yes
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is coconut oil bad for - if so why
yes, almost 90% of fatty acids are saturated
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digestion of triglycerides in the mouth
mechanical digestion via lingual (salivary) lipase
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digestion of triglycerides in the stomach
lingual lipase still going and using gastric lipase
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digestion of triglycerides in the small intestine
duodenum releases CCK, bile emulsifies fats, pancreatic lipase
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end products of the digestion of triglycerides
monoglycerides and fatty acids
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digestion of phospholipids in small intestine
phospholipase from pancreas and intestinal cells
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end products of digestion of phospholipids
glycerol, fatty acids and phosphorus contains parts
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digestion of cholesterol in small intestine
cholesterol esterase from pancreas
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end products of digestion of cholesterol
cholesterol and free fatty acids
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what percent of dietary fat is absorbed
95%
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where are short and medium chain fatty acids absorbed into
hepatic portal vein
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where are long chain fatty acids absorbed into
lymphatic system
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lipoprotein
transport vehicle for lipids in the blood, cholesterol needs a transport
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types of lipoprotein
chylomicron, VLDL, LDL, HDL
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chylomicron role and primary component
carries dietary fat from small intestine to cells - triglyceride
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VLDL role and primary component
carries lipids then taken up by liver to cells - triglycerides
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LDL role and primary component
carries cholesterol from liver and other sources to cells - cholesterol
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HDL role and primary component
helps remove cholesterol from cells and excretes it from body - protein
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how are chylomicrons transported throughout the body
eat dietary fat - packaged as chylomicrons - absorbed through lymphatic system - released into blood - circulated around body - cells can take these up and take in the fatty acid and triglycerides - eventually ends back at liver
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which lipoprotein is the biggest and has the highest density
chylomicron
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what is LDL known as
bad cholesterol
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where is LDL from
liver
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primary risk of high LDL
promotes atherosclerosis and increased risk of cardiovascular disease
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what is HDL known as
good cholesterol
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where is HDL from
liver and small intestine
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benefits of high HDL
block oxidation of LDL, reduce formation of plaque, reduce risk of cardiovascular disease
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functions of triglycerides
yield energy, store energy, insulate and cushion body, transport fat soluble vitamins, regulate body processes
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functions of phospholipids
emulsifier, cell membrane structure, digestion of lipids, transport lipids
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functions of cholesterol
formation of hormones, structural component of ell membrane and lipoproteins, synthesis of bile acids (fat digestion)
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RDA for Toal fat
none
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acceptable macronutrient distribution range of kcal from fat percentage
20 to 35 %
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acceptable macronutrient distribution range of kcal from fat in grams
44 to 78 of 2000 kcal
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dietary guidelines limit saturated fat to what percentage of total calories
10%
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typical saturated fat intake
11% of total calories
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where is the first place you would see a deficiency in essential fatty acids
skin
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dietary guidelines for limits on dietary cholesterol
none
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does dietary cholesterol have an effect on blood cholesterol
very little
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what happens if you have excessive omega 3
bleeding and hemorrhagic stroke
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how does cardiovascular disease develop
plaque increase in size and stiffens, blood vessels become narrow and inflexible
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non controllable risk factors for cardiovascular disease
men over 45 years, women over 55 years, males, hereditary
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controllable risks for cardiovascular disease
smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, inactivity, excess body fat, diabetes
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medications to lower LDL cholesterol
statins, resins, absorption inhibitors
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medications to raise HDL cholesterol
niacin
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medications to lower blood triglycerides
fibrates
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two surgical treatments for cardiovascular disease
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty and coronary artery bypass graft
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how is majority of energy stored in the body
fatty acids then converted to ATP by muscle cells
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does fat provide more energy than carbs
yes 2x
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what does the ability of muscles to use fat depend on
intensity of exercise
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does the body burn fat at higher or lower intensity exercise
lower

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