Fatty Acid Structure
solid
Avocados are a good source of what type of unsaturated fatty acid?
monounsaturated
Name 2 types of seed oils
Canola oil
Sunflower oil
Soybean oil
Corn oil
Cottonseed oil
Grapeseed oil
Alpha-linolenic acid is an example of an omega _ FA
Omega-3
Saturated fatty acids have how many double bonds in their carbon chain?
zero
What foods contain natural trans fats?
Animal products such as cow's milk, beef, and lamb
True or false: olive oil is a type of seed oil
Dihomo-gamma-linolenic Acid (DGLA) is an example of an omega _ FA
omega-6 FA
Monounsaturated fatty acids have how many double bonds in their carbon chain?
one
Coconut and palm oil are plant based sources of what type of fat?
saturated fat
Seed oils are high in which category of fatty acid? (hint: think more specific than just saturated or unsaturated)
polyunsaturated
Linoleic Acid (LA)
What are the 2 different formations a unsaturated fatty acid can have? (hint: think of the hydrogen atoms at the double bond)
Cis or Trans
What is the main source of polyunsaturated fatty acids in the American diet?
Oils!
People are concerned about seed oils due to a high omega _ to omega _ ratio
6, 3
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) (a type of omega-3 FA) is key component of what part of the eye?
Retina
When the hydrogen atoms at the double bond are on the same side of the carbon chain, what structure is this?
Cis
hydrogenation
What are 3 myths about seed oil consumption discussed in the presentation?
they are toxic, inflammatory, and promote chronic diseases
What type of omega-6 fatty acid plays a role in inflammation and immune responses?
Arachidonic Acid (AA)