Q1W2 - Fats Flashcards

1
Q

storage of the body

A

fat

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2
Q

second source of energy

A

fat

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3
Q

body’s chief storage form for the energy from food eating in excess of need

A

fat

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4
Q

Too much body fat may lead to:

A

obesity
artery disease leading to heart attack
cancer
etc.

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5
Q

problem with a woman’s hormones that may cause obesity

A

PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome)

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6
Q

2 types of cancer:

A

benign
malignant

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7
Q

normal cells in tumor

A

benign

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8
Q

abnormal cells that grow uncontrollably

A

malignant

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9
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found in most fast foods and artificial powdering; carbon deposit

A

carcinogen

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10
Q

7 classification of fats:

A

cholesterol
low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
triglycerides
saturated fats
unsaturated fats
omega-3 oils

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11
Q

yellowish fat-like substance produced mostly in the liver, in lesser amounts in the intestines, and specialized cells throughout the body

A

cholesterol

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12
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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

A

cholesterol

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13
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carries cholesterol to cell membranes for production and repair, also to the repair production center for sex hormones

A

low-density lipoprotein (LDL)

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14
Q

target enemy as bad cholesterol, which clogs arteries and causes heart attacks due to poor blood flow

A

low-density lipoprotein (LDL)

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15
Q

good cholesterol which carries away LDLs through the blood to be eliminated via the liver

A

high-density lipoprotein (HDL)

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16
Q

incurred by diet, weight control, exercise, and not smoking

A

high-density lipoprotein (HDL)

17
Q

measurable in the bloodstream by special tests which help physicians judge your fat consumption

A

triglycerides

18
Q

intake should be strictly limited, as these are most associated with the increase of cholesterol levels and the cause of some forms of cancer

A

saturated fats

19
Q

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

A

saturated fats

20
Q

primarily from plants

A

unsaturated fats

21
Q

2 types of unsaturated fats:

A

polyunsaturated fats
monounsaturated fats

22
Q

primary source of linoleic acid, and is needed by the body for the formation of cells and normal functioning of the nervous system

A

polyunsaturated fats

23
Q

shown to reduce LDLs but have relatively no effect on HDLs; except for olive oils which can increase the beneficial HDLs

A

monounsaturated fats

24
Q

from some land plants and in marine plant life called phytoplankton

A

omega-3 oils

25
Q

rich in omega-3 oils

A

durian

26
Q

FUNCTIONS OF FATS IN CARBOHYDRATES

A

Insulation
Secondary Energy of a Person
Storage of the Body
Nervous System