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1
Q

Name some foods that contain monounsaturated fats.

A
  • olive oil
  • canola oil
  • olives
  • cashews
  • almonds
  • avocados
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2
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_____ fats may be responsible for the benefits of the Mediterranean diet.

A

monounsaturated fats

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3
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Monounsaturated fats may prevent what disease?

A

cancer

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4
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What are the two varieties of monounsaturated fats?

A

elaidic and oleic acids

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5
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Monounsaturated fats resist _____.

A

oxidation

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6
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_____ fats show evidence for heart protection.

A

Polyunsaturated fats

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7
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What are the two main types of polyunsaturated fats?

A

omega-3

omega-6

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8
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What foods are omega-3s found in?

A
  • fish
  • flaxseed oil
  • walnuts
  • canola oil
  • fortified foods
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9
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What are the three forms of omega-3?

A
  • eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
  • docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
  • alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
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10
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What food contain EPA and DHA?

A

fish

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11
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What foods contain ALA?

A

walnuts and flaxseed

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12
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True or False? All omega-3s are equal.

A

False, they are not equal

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13
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ALA health benefits are not well understood, but what is the main health benefit of EPA and DHA?

A

lowers risk of heart disease

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14
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True or False?

The full benefits of omega 3 fatty acids can be obtained from ALA or plant sources only.

A

False

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15
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True or False? ALA can be converted to EPA but the conversion rate is less than 10%.

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True

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16
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What areas does DHA affect?

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  • visual function
  • neuronal development
  • nerve transmission
  • liver function
  • cardiac function
17
Q

Together DHA and EPA modulate the production of what?

A

pro-inflammatory mediators

18
Q

True or False? Fish oil capsules are just as efficient as eating fish for increasing levels of omega-3 in blood and body tissue.

A

True, but changing blood lipids does not always mean change for the heart, still recommends eating fish.

19
Q

True or False? Omega-3 can also help the brain, eyes, and joints.

A

True

20
Q

Fish oil may benefit what DNA structure?

A

telomeres

21
Q

How do EPA, DHA, and ALA affect oral pathogens?

A

they prevent the growth of oral pathogen

22
Q

What foods are omega-6 found in?

A
  • corn
  • soybean
  • sunflower oils
23
Q

In the omega-6/omega-3 ratio, what should be larger?

A

omega-3

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