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Which type of lipids are esters of fatty acids with glycerol and are solid at room temperature?
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?
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?
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?
Which type of lipids contain essential fatty acids and act as carriers for fat-soluble vitamins?
Which type of fatty acids are typically found in plant foods and contain more polyunsaturated fatty acids?
Which type of fatty acids are typically found in plant foods and contain more polyunsaturated fatty acids?
What is the main difference between fats and oils?
What is the main difference between fats and oils?
Which type of fatty acid can be synthesized in the body?
Which type of fatty acid can be synthesized in the body?
What is the main function of high-density lipoproteins (HDL)?
What is the main function of high-density lipoproteins (HDL)?
Which type of fats should not exceed 8% of total daily calories according to the text?
Which type of fats should not exceed 8% of total daily calories according to the text?
What are the primary sources of exogenous cholesterol?
What are the primary sources of exogenous cholesterol?
How are compound lipids different from simple lipids?
How are compound lipids different from simple lipids?
What is the recommended percentage of total daily calories that one should consume as monounsaturated fats?
What is the recommended percentage of total daily calories that one should consume as monounsaturated fats?
