09 Lipid Digestion Flashcards
1
Q
What are lipids ?
A
Are organic compounds that dissolve easily in organic solvents, but insoluble in water.
Lipids are hydrophobic
Lipids are lipophilic
2
Q
90% of dietary fat is ……..
A
TAG (Tri acyl glycerol)
and the rest 10% is Phospholipids, Cholesterol Esters and Fat Soluble Vitamins
3
Q
Lipid consumption depends on dietary habits and economic status. True or false
A
True
Developed countries: adult ingests 60-150g/ day.
Underdeveloped : 60g/day
