ch 6

Question 1

structure

Answer 1

triglycerides: 3 fatty acids to glycerol
diglyceride: 2 fatty acids to glycerol
monoglyceride: 1 fatty acid to glycerol
fatty acid: chain of carbon linked together surrounded by hydrogen

Question 2

functions

Answer 2

provide energy, insulate, transports

Question 3

mono/polysaturated fats

Answer 3

mono: 1 double bond in chain (missing 2 hydrogen)
poly: 2 double bonds

Question 4

saturated fats

Answer 4

all bonds are single (filled w hydrogen)

Question 5

phospholipids

Answer 5

fatty acid head attached to phosphate
component of cell membrane

Question 6

sterols

Answer 6

ringed structures
makes hormones

Question 7

recommendations

Answer 7

no rda for fat, but should be less than 20% of calories

Question 8

omega 3s

Answer 8

fish
makes hormones

Question 9

mediterranean diet

Answer 9

40% of calories come from fat if they are monounsaturated

Question 10

atherosclerosis

Answer 10

disease where plaque is formed around artery walls

Question 11

cardiovascular disease

Answer 11

high fat diets are at risk (age, gender, genetics, race)
prevented by lowering fat intake