Lipids HFT

Describe the function of fat

• Function of fat includes energy storage, vitamin absorption, organ protection, and cell membrane structure.
• Function of fat includes muscle building
• Function of fat includes water absorption
• Function of fat includes temperature regulation

The structure of saturated fat

• Saturated fats are composed of monounsaturated fatty acids
• Saturated fats are composed of triglycerides with three fatty acid chains that have no double bonds between carbon atoms.
• Saturated fats contain double bonds between carbon atoms
• Saturated fats are liquid at room temperature

The structure of unsaturated fat

• Unsaturated fats contain only single bonds in their carbon chain
• Unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds in their carbon chain.
• Unsaturated fats have no carbon chain
• Unsaturated fats are solid at room temperature

The physical state of saturated fat at room temperature

• Plasma
• Solid
• Gas
• Liquid

The physical state of unsaturated fat at room temperature

• Solid
• Gas
• Plasma
• Liquid

Sources of saturated fat

• Fruits and vegetables
• Whole grains
• Animal products and dairy

• Legumes

Type of unsaturated fat

• Saturated fats
• Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats
• Trans fats
• Omega-3 fats

Source of unsaturated fat

• Butter
• Beef
• Whole milk
• Plant-based foods such as avocados, nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils

Define the term essential fatty acid

• Fatty acids that are harmful to the body
• Fatty acids that the body can produce in excess
• Fatty acids that humans must obtain from their diet because the body cannot produce them on its own.
• Fatty acids that are only found in non-essential foods

Impact of unsaturated fat on health

• Unsaturated fats are linked to heart disease
• Unsaturated fats can have a positive impact on health by reducing bad cholesterol levels and lowering the risk of heart disease.
• Unsaturated fats increase bad cholesterol levels
• Unsaturated fats have no impact on health