Topic 4 Lipids

Question 0

HDLs are?

Answer 0

High density lipoprotein good - want these high

Takes excess triglycerides from body tissue to the liver for disposal

Question 1

LDLs are?

Answer 1

Low density lipoproteins- bad want these low don’t want

Transport triglycerides & cholesterol from liver to body tissue

Question 2

Types of fat are?

Answer 2

The good - monounsaturated fats
Polyunsaturated fat ( omega 3s) low ldl high hdl 

The bad - saturated fat butter, lard keeps ldls high

The ugly - trams fatty acids fast food high ldls low hdls

Question 3

What do saturated fat & trans fat increase?

Answer 3

Blood Cholesterol, & therefore the risk of heart disease

Question 4

Some saturated fats are what at room temperature?

Answer 4

Solid butter, cream whole milk, beef far

Question 5

Trans fatty acids are?

Answer 5

Made when oils are hydrogenated to make them solid at room temp. Gets into foods when fried in these fats or fats are added during cooking baking

Question 6

Where trans fat naturally occur?

Answer 6

In the digestive system of animals such as cows, sheep and goats produced.

Question 7

Trans fat is found in?

Answer 7

Hydrogenated fats
Lard
Shortening

Question 8

What is cardiovascular disease?

Answer 8

A term that includes all the diseases of the heart and blood vessels
Congestive heart failure or, stroke, hypertension high blood pressure