Fats
This main source of dietary fat in the Mediterranean diet
What is olive oil?
Trans fats, usually found in processed and fried foods, are known for raising this 'bad' type of cholesterol
What is LDL cholesterol?
This greenish fluid, made by the liver, assists in the digestion of fats
What is bile?
Low-fat diets were once popular for weight loss, but now that healthy fats play a role in managing this condition's risk
What is obesity?
Proteins are made up of these smaller building blocks
What are amino acids?
The total amount of calories that fat provides per gram
What is 9 calories per gram?
This waxy lipid is found in animal products and has been known to have an increased risk of heart disease
What is cholesterol?
This fat-soluble vitamin requires dietary fats and bile for suitable absorption in the small intestine
What is vitamin D?
An excess intake of this type of fat, usually found in fried and processed foods, is associated with an increased risk of heart disease
What is saturated fat?
These proteins are produced by the immune system to fight off foreign invaders
What are antibodies?
This type of fat, usually solid at room temperature, is commonly found in animal products and can raise LDL cholesterol levels
What is saturated fat?
The two essential fatty acids that our bodies can't synthesize and must be obtained from the diet
What are omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids?
The process of fat digestion starts in this organ, where bile is secreted to emulsify fats
What is the liver?
Diets high in unhealthy fats can increase the risk of developing this chronic metabolic disorder, especially in individuals with the genetic predisposition
What is type 2 diabetes?
This is the recommended daily amount of protein intake for an average adult
What is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight?
The unhealthy type of fat found in processed foods, deep-fried foods, and many popluar baked goods
What is trans fat?
This type of lipid plays an essential role in the absorption and transport of fat-soluble vitamins
What are triglycerides?
Bile is stored and concentrated in this small, pear-shaped organ found beneath the liver
What is the gallbladder?
This medical condition is characterized by consistently elevated blood pressure levels in the arteries
What is high blood pressure (hypertension)?
A process that involves the synthesis of proteins based on the genetic information in DNA
What is protein synthesis?
This type of fat, usually found in olive oil and avocados, is considered heart-healthy and can help improve cholesterol levels
What is monounsaturated fat?
A diet high in these fats, often found in nuts, seeds, and fish, is linked to improved heart health and reduced inflammation
What are monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats?
Fats are vital for the absorption of these vitamins
What are fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K)?
An imbalance in the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids may contribute to chronic inflammation and also, is a health concern related to fat intake
What are essential fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3)?
These two macronutrients, together with protein, provide energy to the body
What are carbohydrates and fats?