12 Questions
Which type of lipids are esters of fatty acids with glycerol and are solid at room temperature?
Fats
What is the main function of fats in the body?
Provide energy
What is the primary characteristic of unsaturated fatty acids?
Have one or more double bonds in the fatty acid chain
Which type of lipids contain essential fatty acids and act as carriers for fat-soluble vitamins?
Simple lipids
Which type of fatty acids are typically found in plant foods and contain more polyunsaturated fatty acids?
Unsaturated F.A
What is the main difference between fats and oils?
Melting point
Which type of fatty acid can be synthesized in the body?
Non-essential fatty acids
What is the main function of high-density lipoproteins (HDL)?
To carry cholesterol from other body parts back to the liver
Which type of fats should not exceed 8% of total daily calories according to the text?
Polyunsaturated fats
What are the primary sources of exogenous cholesterol?
Egg yolk, fatty meats, butter
How are compound lipids different from simple lipids?
They are esters of fatty acids with alcohol and additional groups
What is the recommended percentage of total daily calories that one should consume as monounsaturated fats?
15%
Learn about essential and non-essential fatty acids, including monounsaturated fats found in olive oil, peanut oil, canola oil, and avocados. Understand their effects on cholesterol levels and dietary recommendations.
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