Fats Flashcards
What happens to unsaturated vegetable oils to make the Hydrogenated?
Heated at high temperatures
Subjected to high pressure
Mixed with a nickel catalyst
Subjected to forced application of hydrogen
What else is created through Hydrogenation that promotes and increase in LDL levels?
Trans fats
What is Cholesterol?
A soft, fat-like, waxy substance found in the bloodstream and all body cells
What is it used for?
Producing cell membranes and some hormones (all steroid hormones) and bile salts
Can cholesterol dissolve in the blood?
No
How much effect does dietary intake of Cholesterol have on blood cholesterol levels?
Very little
What type of obesity denotes excess fat being stored around the abdomen, more common in men?
Android obesity
What type of obesity denotes excess fat being stored around the hips and thighs, more common in women?
Gynoid obesity
What are the high risk waist measurements in men and women?
Men - >40 inches
Women - >35 inches