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Which of the following food sources are considered high in fat from animal sources?
Which of the following food sources are considered high in fat from animal sources?
What is the characteristic structure of triglycerides?
What is the characteristic structure of triglycerides?
Which type of fat is typically liquid at room temperature?
Which type of fat is typically liquid at room temperature?
Which chemical elements are primarily found in fats and oils?
Which chemical elements are primarily found in fats and oils?
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What is a primary characteristic that differentiates oils from fats?
What is a primary characteristic that differentiates oils from fats?
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Study Notes
Food Sources High in Fat
- Animal Sources: Meat, poultry, dairy products
- Plant Sources: Nuts, seeds, avocado, olives, coconut
Types of Fat
- Visible Fat: White marbling, easily seen (example: bacon).
- Invisible Fat: Not easily seen.
Chemical Composition of Fats and Oils
- Composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
- Non-water soluble.
Types of Edible Fats
- Triglycerides (Fats and Oils): Most common type.
- Phospholipids: Found in cell membranes.
- Sterols: Cholesterol is a well-known example.
Fats vs. Oils
- Fats: Solid at room temperature, primarily from animal sources (except fish oil, which is liquid).
- Oils: Liquid at room temperature, primarily from plant sources (except coconut and palm oil, which are solid).
Triglycerides
- Source: Seeds, fruits, and nuts.
- Variations: Oils differ in taste, color, and texture.
- Common Use: Food preparation.
- Vegetable Sources: Soybeans, rapeseed (canola oil), corn, sunflower, cottonseed, safflower seed.
- Fruit Sources: Coconut, palm kernel, palm, olive.
Triglyceride Structure
- 95% of all lipids are triglycerides.
- Structure: Three fatty acids attached to a glycerol backbone.
Fatty Acid Characteristics
- Length: Typically 12-24 carbon atoms in chain.
- Medium Chain: 6-10 carbons.
- Short Chain: Less than 6 carbons.
- Hydrocarbons: Contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
- Even Number of Carbons: Common in fatty acids.
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This quiz explores various food sources high in fat, including both animal and plant origins. It covers the chemical composition of fats and oils, their classifications, and the differences between fats and oils. Gain knowledge about triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols in this informative quiz.
