Nutrition Exam 2 Flashcards
functions of fat in the body
insulation, store calories, padding, structure in cell membrane, hormone production, essential fatty acid, precursor to bile, vitamin D, transport fat soluble, brain function, nerve insulation
function of fat in foods
flavor, texture, smell, satiety
saturated fats
no double bonds between carbon atoms and fatty acid chains
health implications of saturated fats
increases risk of CVD, raises LDL cholesterol
monounsaturated fats
one double bond between carbon atoms and fatty acid chain
health implications of monounsaturated fats
lowers levels of LDL cholesterol
polyunsaturated fats
multiple bonds between carbon atoms and fatty acid chains
health implications of polyunsaturated fats
decreases risk of CVD, lowers LDL cholesterol, increases HDL cholesterol
omega 6 food sources
corn, safflower, soybean oil, margarine, mayonnaise
omega 3 food sources
fish, canola oil, soybean oil, flax seed, nuts
saturated fats food sources
coconut oil, butter, palm oil, lard or beef fat
monounsaturated fat food sources
olive oil, canola oil, peanut oil
polyunsaturated fat food sources
safflower oil, sunflower oil, corn oil, soybean oil
lipid digestion in mouth
produce salivary lipase that is activated by the stomach
lipid digestion in stomach
stomach cells produce gastric lipase
lipid digestion with liver/gall bladder
produce bile to aid in fat digestion
lipid digestion with pancreas
releases pancreatic lipase to break down triglycerides into glycerol, monoglycerides, and free fatty acids
lipid digestion in small intestine
formation and absorption of micelles, resynthesis of TG and packaging of lipids into a chylomicron and dumped into lymph system
risk factors of atherosclerosis
smoking, 65+ age, physical inactivity, excess body fat, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, family history, ethnicity, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, inflammatory diseases, gender (men more likely)
atherosclerosis
build up of plaque in arteries
atherosclerosis recommendations
low saturated and trans fats, good variety in diet, exercise regularly, maintain healthy body weight, avoid stress and alcohol, more omega 3
AMDR recommended fat intake
20-35% of total calories
structure of protein
Amino group, carbon skeleton, acid (carboxyl) group – carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen
protein digestion in stomach
partial protein digestion by stomach acid and pepsin
protein digestion with liver
amino acids are absorbed into hepatic portal vein and transported to the liver, then enter the bloodstream