Lipids Flashcards
lipid functions
hormones thermal insulation fluidity carriers cell membrane energy (long term)
lipid chemical subtypes
fatty acids (tryglycerides)
glycerol (phospholipids)
sterols (steriods, cholesterol, etc)
lipid elements
CHOP
9 cal per g
triglycerides formation
3 fatty acids + glycerol to form a triglyceride and water in dehydraiton synthesis
form saturated/non saturated structures
lactating women need…
7% of lipids in diet
saturated fats
the 'bad' fats animal sources solid at room temperature (max number of carb to hydrogen) no double bond/straight structure sources: butter, lard, meat, dairy
risk of saturated fats
cause: hypertenstion, cancer, heart disease, hypercholesterol
unsaturated fats
1+ double bonds mono/poly unsaturated melt at room temperature are cis/bent reduces risk of saturated fat consumption
sources of unsaturated fats
olive oil, linseed, flaxseed, soy, nuts, avocados
types of monounsaturated fats
oleic acid
tyep of polyunsaturated fats
linoleic acid
linolenic acid
linolenic acid acid
omega 3 high; prevents heart disease
in flaxseed/peanuts
linoleic acid
omega 6
what are the essential fatty acids
can’t be made by body; must be eaten
we need omega 3/6
reduced choelsterol
(linoleic/linolenic acd)
good sources of essential fatty acids
cold water fishes (SMASH) and nuts
cold water fishes
best ones are like free salmon; who have more fat (as colder) and good ratio of fat (due to excersize)