Fat Flashcards
Much of the fats and oils in the diet are in the form of …
TRIGLYCERIDES
…. are the building blocks of most lipids
Fatty acids
Saturated
Solid fat deposits in animals
Unsaturated
oils of vegetables , seeds , and fish
Cant syntheid in body
alpha - linolenic acid, an omega 3 fatty acid
linoleic acid an omega 6 fatty acid
Other sources of dietary fatty acids include ….
PHOSPHOLIPIDS and CHOLESTEROl
The human body makes the majority of its own ….
CHOLESTEROl
is a steroid compound that has critical roles in metabolism.
Cholesterol
Lipids are found predominantly in
butter, oils , meats , dairy products , nuts and seeds
Great sources of fat
- Avocado
- olives and extra virgin olive oil
- raw, unsalted nuts and seeds
- nut and seed butters
- cold water fish
Saturated fats
Occur naturally in some animal product
This includes meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy items, such as cheese, cream, and whole milk
Palm, coconut , and other tropical oils
are made when liquid oils get turned into solid fats
Trans fats
liquid oils get turned into solid fats
Hydrogenation
Trans fats are found in a lot of …..
processed foods
You should limit … and avoid ….
saturated fats
trans fats
Bad fats found in
Fast food, fried foods, and snack foods.