Lipids

Question 1

How much energy do fats provide?

Answer 1

9kcal/g

Question 2

Short chain fatty acids are most likely to be?

Answer 2

Liquids

Question 3

What are the two essential fatty acids called?

Answer 3

Linoleic Acid (Omega 6)
Alpha Linoleic Acid (Omega 3)

Question 4

Why is consuming too much Linoleic Acid detrimental?

Answer 4

Because linoleic acid and alpha linoleic acid are competing for the same enzymes and linoleic acid is more inflammatory than alpha linoleic acid.

Question 5

Functions of Triglycerides?

Answer 5

Providing energy, energy storage, insulation and aiding transport and absorption of fat soluble vitamins.

Question 6

Phospholipid Functions?

Answer 6

Cells lipid bilayer and emulsification.

Question 7

What is Sterol and what are its functions?

Answer 7

Sterol is cholesterol. Only found in food of animal origin. It is a component of cell membranes and helps produce vitamin D, bile and hormones.