FATS
This term encompasses fats, oils, lecithin, and cholesterol.
What are lipids?
This type of fat is the major type found in foods and in the body.
What are triglycerides?
In excess, triglycerides are stored in these two locations in the body.
What are fat cells and the liver?
Known as "good cholesterol," this lipoprotein collects excess cholesterol from tissues and returns it to the liver.
What is High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL)?
This nutrient is the body's main source of energy.
What are carbohydrates?
This class of lipids is the main form of stored fat in the body.
What are triglycerides?
Triglycerides can be categorized into these three types.
What are saturated fats, unsaturated fats, and trans fatty acids?
Body fat acts like this to protect organs such as the heart and liver.
What is protection?
Often called "bad cholesterol," this lipoprotein delivers cholesterol to cells.
What is Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL)?
These are the building blocks of protein.
What are amino acids?
This type of lipid is a key component of cell membranes and includes lecithin.
What are phospholipids?
Saturated fats are primarily found in these types of products.
What are animal products?
Lipids help move these substances (A,D,E andK) around in your body.
What are fat-soluble vitamins?
After chewing and swallowing, fat reaches this organ where it separates from the water contents.
What is the stomach?
This type of carbohydrate helps you to have bowel movements.
What is fiber?
This class of lipids includes cholesterol and hormones.
What are sterols?
Consuming unsaturated fats, especially this type, can help lower triglyceride levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
What are polyunsaturated fats?
Triglycerides provide a concentrated source of
What is energy?
This substance in the small intestine acts as an emulsifier to help fat mix with digestive fluids.
What is bile?
This nutrient helps build and repair muscles and body tissues.
What is protein?
The number of calories per gram of fat.
What is 9?
This sterol is a white, waxy lipid found in every cell in the body.
What is cholesterol?
Blank & Blank make foods taste more flavorful and give baked goods their flakiness.
What is flavor and texture?
Chylomicrons enter this system before connecting to the bloodstream.
What is the lymphatic system?
Both protein and carbohydrates provide this many calories per gram.
What are 4 calories per 1 gram?