Type of Lipids
Which glyceride is found most abundantly in food and in the body?
Triglyceride
What enzyme digests fats?
lipase
What is the recommendation for amount of saturated fat in the diet?
10% or less
What are the three classes of lipids?
Glycerides
Phospholipids
Sterols
one monoglyceride and 2 fatty acids
Which types of fatty acids have been shown to have positive health benefits?
Mono and polyunsaturated fats
How does the structure of a phospholipid differ from a triglyceride?
A triglyceride has 3 fatty acids attached to glycerol
A phospholipid has 2 fatty acids and one phosphate group attached to glycerol
Name 4 lipoproteins
chylomicron
VLDL
LDL
HDL
What is the definition of moderate drinking for women?
1 per day
How many carbons are in medium chain fatty acid?
8-12
Name 3 functions of lipids
Energy
Structure and Regulation
Insulation and protection
Bioavailability and essentiality
What is the Dietary Guidelines for Americans alcohol recommendation for adults who do not drink alcohol?
Don't start
How many carbon-carbon double bonds are in a monounsaturated fatty acid?
one
Which lipoprotein picks up cholesterol from the cells and brings it back to the liver?
HDL
What is the recommended limit on the amount of dietary cholesterol consumed?
There isn't one.