Types of Lipids
The main type of fat stored in the body.
What are triglycerides?
A fatty acid with no double bonds
What is a saturated fat?
Lipids provide this many calories per gram
What is 9?
This organ produces most of your cholesterol
What is the liver?
This cholesterol is considered “good”
What is HDL?
This lipid helps move materials across cell membranes
What are phospholipids?
A fatty acid with one double bond
What is a monounsaturated fat?
Lipids help keep the body warm by providing this
What is insulation?
This condition is the hardening and narrowing of arteries
What is atherosclerosis?
This cholesterol is considered “bad”
What is LDL?
This lipid includes cholesterol and is found in every cell
What are sterols?
A fatty acid with multiple double bonds
What is a polyunsaturated fat?
Lipids protect organs by doing this
What is cushioning?
This substance builds up in arteries and restricts blood flow
What is plaque?
This type carries cholesterol back to the liver
What is HDL?
These lipids are the body’s primary energy storage
What are triglycerides?
These fats are considered heart-healthy and include olive oil and avocados
What are monounsaturated fats?
Lipids help transport these vitamins
What are vitamins A, D, E, and K?
About this percent of cholesterol is made by the body
What is 80%?
This type carries cholesterol to the body and can cause buildup
What is LDL?
This lipid type helps fats mix with water (like in mayo)
What are phospholipids?
These fatty acids must come from food and are needed for growth
What are essential fatty acids?
Lipids provide this compared to carbohydrates (2x more)
What is twice the energy?
This disease is strongly linked to high cholesterol levels
What is heart disease (cardiovascular disease)?
These molecules transport cholesterol in the blood
What are lipoproteins?