Lipids Flashcards
What is DHA
An omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acid
Found in fish oils
what does DHA stand for
Docosachexaenioc acid
What is found in olive oil
Mono unsaturated fat
Where does the lipid digestion start
In the small intestine
Mix with chyme in the stomach and break down starts in the intestine
What lipoproteins delivers lipids to peripheral tissues after earrings
Chylomicron
Where is LDL AND HDL produced
In the liver
Function of lipoproteins
key role in the absorption and transport of dietary lipids by the small intestine, in the transport of lipids from the liver to peripheral tissues, and the transport of lipids from peripheral tissues to the liver and intestine
What are bile acids processed by
The liver
Bile function
Used for digestion and absorption of long chain fatty acids
Trans fatty acids are
Un saturated
What should not exceed 2% of course daily diet
Trans fatty acid
Trans fatty acid sources
margarine, vegetable shortening, Vanaspati ghee, fried foods, and baked goods such as crackers, biscuits and pies
HDL function
Takes lipids from tissues back to the liver
Main nitrogen containing protein molecule
Proteins
Function of nitrogen in the body
