lipids Flashcards
1
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classifications of lipids
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- saturated fat
- monounsaturated fat
- polyunsatured fat
2
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what is the structure of saturated fatty acids
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- carbon chain is saturated with hydrogen atoms
- no double bonds present between the carbon atoms
- solid at room temperature
- example: butyric acid in butter.
3
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what is the structure of monounsaturated fatty acid
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- is not saturated with hydrogen
- one double bond present
- soft or liquid at room temperature
- oleic acid found in olive oil
4
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what is the structure of polyunsaturated fatty acids
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- not saturated with hydrogen
- more then one double bond present
- soft or liquid at room temperature
- linolenic acid in vegetable oil.
5
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what are essential fatty acids?
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- cannot be made in the body.
- linolenic acid [type of omega 3] found in vegetable oil
6
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what are essential fatty acids?
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- helps brain development.
- lowers LDL development in the blood.
- raises HDL levels in the blood which prevents CVD.
7
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what are Omega 3 fatty acids?
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- Helps with brain development.
- Lowers LDL development in the blood
- raises HDL in the blood.
- reduced risk of getting CVD.
- double bond is between the third and 4th carbon atom counting from methyl end.
- sources: oily fish and nuts.
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