Pathologies of Fatty Acids

Question 1

What is the impact of trans fats on blood chemistry?

Answer 1

• may compete with cis-fatty acids
• metabolized similarly to saturated fatty acids
• raise LDL cholesterol, lower HDL
• may exacerbate essential FA deficiency

Question 2

how many grams of trans fats can a product have and still be labelled 0 grams?

Answer 2

0.5g/serving

Question 3

what foods are high in trans fats?

Answer 3

• hydrogenated vegetable oil
• solid stick margarine
• cookies
• crackers
• french fries, potato chips

Question 4

what are signs of essential omega 6 FA deficiency?

Answer 4

scaly skin, eczema

Question 5

what are signs & symptoms of essential omega 3 FA deficiency?

Answer 5

trouble concentrating