lecture quiz 3: fats Flashcards
lipids
organic compounds insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents (e.g. ether)
lipid subclasses
- glycerides
- phospholipids
- glycolipids
- lipoproteins
glycerides aka
fats
main type of fat important in animal nutrition
triglycerides
elemental components of fats
C, H, & single O (in carboxylic acid end)
all glycerides are made up of…
a glycerol backbone attached to either 1, 2, or 3 fatty acids (mono-, di-, or triglycerides)
fat (glycerides) energy-density compared to carbs or proteins
yield ~2.25x more energy than carbs & proteins
digestibility of fats (glycerides)
highly digestible
main purpose of fats (glycerides) in animal nutrition
energy
carbohydrate classification for animal nutrition
1) structural carbohydrates: fiber (cell wall fraction; cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin)
- important for the structure of the plant
- only digestible to ruminants & hind-gut fermenters b/c of microbial enzymes in rumen/cecum, but less digestible than starches & sugars
2) non-structural carbohydrates (NSC): starch & sugars
- highly digestible
- too much NSC in ruminant diet can lead to severe health issues
- recommended not to exceed 10-12% of diet in horses
carbohydrate classification for human nutrition
1) simple carbs
- mono & di
- digested quickly & send immediate bursts of glucose ➞ spike in BG
- found in table surgar, juices, & foods w/ “added sugar”
- can cause insulin resistance & T2D
2) complex carbs
- mostly polyasaccharides including starch & fiber
- digested more slowly & supply a lower more steady release of glucose (no spike)
- some complex carb-rich foods are healthier (e.g. whole grains over refined grains)
why is fiber recommended even though it cannot be digested?
- reduces calorie-density of diet ➞ important for weight control
- important to maintain the GI health for ruminants & hind-gut fermenters (microbes ferment fiber producing VFAs)
concerns RE non-structural carbohydrates
too much NSC in diet of ruminant & hind-gut fermenters can cause:
- acidosis in ruminants
- bloat in ruminants & horses
- colic in horses
- insulin resistance in horses
- laminitis in horses (long-term)
differences in carbohydrate classification for human vs animal nutrition
human: classified by simple or complex regarding glucose release mechanisms ➞ concerned with health & longevity
animals: classified by structural or non-structural regarding digestibility ➞ concerned w/ growth & production
monomers of lipids
fatty acids