Q1W2 - Fats Flashcards
storage of the body
fat
second source of energy
fat
body’s chief storage form for the energy from food eating in excess of need
fat
Too much body fat may lead to:
obesity
artery disease leading to heart attack
cancer
etc.
problem with a woman’s hormones that may cause obesity
PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome)
2 types of cancer:
benign
malignant
normal cells in tumor
benign
abnormal cells that grow uncontrollably
malignant
found in most fast foods and artificial powdering; carbon deposit
carcinogen
7 classification of fats:
cholesterol
low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
triglycerides
saturated fats
unsaturated fats
omega-3 oils
yellowish fat-like substance produced mostly in the liver, in lesser amounts in the intestines, and specialized cells throughout the body
cholesterol
necessary for the production of sex hormones, synthesis of vitamin D, and is a vital part of the production of cell membranes and nerve coatings
cholesterol
carries cholesterol to cell membranes for production and repair, also to the repair production center for sex hormones
low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
target enemy as bad cholesterol, which clogs arteries and causes heart attacks due to poor blood flow
low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
good cholesterol which carries away LDLs through the blood to be eliminated via the liver
high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
incurred by diet, weight control, exercise, and not smoking
high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
measurable in the bloodstream by special tests which help physicians judge your fat consumption
triglycerides
intake should be strictly limited, as these are most associated with the increase of cholesterol levels and the cause of some forms of cancer
saturated fats
from animal sources and is in a solid state when at room temperature; with the exception of tropical oils such as coconut oil and palm oil, which come from plants and are semi-solid at room temperature
saturated fats
primarily from plants
unsaturated fats
2 types of unsaturated fats:
polyunsaturated fats
monounsaturated fats
primary source of linoleic acid, and is needed by the body for the formation of cells and normal functioning of the nervous system
polyunsaturated fats
shown to reduce LDLs but have relatively no effect on HDLs; except for olive oils which can increase the beneficial HDLs
monounsaturated fats
from some land plants and in marine plant life called phytoplankton
omega-3 oils
rich in omega-3 oils
durian
FUNCTIONS OF FATS IN CARBOHYDRATES
Insulation
Secondary Energy of a Person
Storage of the Body
Nervous System