Fats Flashcards
Lecture 7
Do we get cholesterol from plants?
No, only from animals
What do where do we usually get fats from in plants
Lipids and oils
What is the difference between cis fats and trans fats?
Cis is natural and Trans is created
T/F: A saturated fat has hydrogen on each carbon
True
What are some traits of saturated fats?
1: solid at room temp
2: from animals: lard, butter
3: from plants: coconut, cocoa butter
What are some traits of unsaturated fats?
1: liquid at room temp
2: from animals: fish oils
3: from plants: corn, soybean, walnut
Which is healthier, saturated fats or unsaturated fats?
Unsaturated fats
Why are omega 6 important and where do you get it from?
It provides energy for the body, usually found in vegetable oils, nuts, seeds
Why are omega 3 fatty acids important and where do you get it from?
Have specific roles in brain, heart, and metabolism, usually found in oily fish, nuts, seeds
HDL is considered “____ cholesterol” while LDL is considered “______ Cholesterol.”
a: Bad, bad
b: good, bad
c: bad, good
d: good, good
Good, Bad
What is polymerization? What is an example of one?
It is oil that dries and become hard after sitting in oxygen. An example is soybean. It was used for old oil paintings
What is the plant that canola oil come from?
Rape seed, Canola is an acronym
How is soap made?
Triglyceride react with an alkali
What is the magic property of soap?
Soap takes off oil due to some of it being water soluble and some being fat soluble
What is the difference between soap and detergent (Body wash)?
soap is: sodium stearate and sodium laurate
detergent is: made of sodium dodecyl sulfate
