Fatty Acids Overview

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Which type of lipids are esters of fatty acids with glycerol and are solid at room temperature?

  • Fats (correct)
  • Unsaturated F.A
  • Oils
  • Waxes

What is the main function of fats in the body?

  • Provide energy (correct)
  • Protect organs and bones from injury
  • Act as carriers for water-soluble vitamins
  • Form cell membranes

What is the primary characteristic of unsaturated fatty acids?

  • Are typically solid at room temperature
  • Found in foods like meat and butter
  • Have one or more double bonds in the fatty acid chain (correct)
  • Contain no double bonds

Which type of lipids contain essential fatty acids and act as carriers for fat-soluble vitamins?

<p>Simple lipids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fatty acids are typically found in plant foods and contain more polyunsaturated fatty acids?

<p>Unsaturated F.A (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between fats and oils?

<p>Melting point (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fatty acid can be synthesized in the body?

<p>Non-essential fatty acids (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of high-density lipoproteins (HDL)?

<p>To carry cholesterol from other body parts back to the liver (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fats should not exceed 8% of total daily calories according to the text?

<p>Polyunsaturated fats (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary sources of exogenous cholesterol?

<p>Egg yolk, fatty meats, butter (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are compound lipids different from simple lipids?

<p>They are esters of fatty acids with alcohol and additional groups (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended percentage of total daily calories that one should consume as monounsaturated fats?

<p>15% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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