Fats Flashcards
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ELEMENTAL COMPOSITION OF FAT.
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CHO (carbon, hydrogen, oxygen).
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STRUCTURE OF FATS.
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Shape of an E , one glycerol and three fatty acids.
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CLASSIFICATION OF FATS.
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- Saturated fats: animal sources, e.g:Meat, cheese, egg.
2. Unsaturated fats: come from plant and marine sources, e.g: seeds, nuts and olive oil.
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FUNCTIONS OF FAT.
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Heat and energy, vitamins A,D,E and K, insulates the body, protects delicate organs, feeling of fullness.Delays the feeling of hunger.