Reviewer for Lipids

REVIEWER FOR LIPIDS Lipids -- they are primarily composed of fatty acids and glycerol. Lipids are hydrophobic in nature and is used for energy storage, hormone synthesis, and insulation and protection. Lipids that are solid at room temperature are called Fats. Types of Lipids Triglyceride -- use...

REVIEWER FOR LIPIDS Lipids -- they are primarily composed of fatty acids and glycerol. Lipids are hydrophobic in nature and is used for energy storage, hormone synthesis, and insulation and protection. Lipids that are solid at room temperature are called Fats. Types of Lipids Triglyceride -- used for long term energy storage and its structure has one glycerol and three fatty acids Phospholipids -- responsible for cell membrane structure and consists of myelin sheaths in nerve cells Steroid -- known for its role in signaling Sphingolipids -- type of lipid found in the brain and nervous system Saturated fats -- single bond/ solid at room temperature Unsaturated fatty acids -- double bond Trans Fats -- Primarily used in food products to improve shelf life. Created through hydrogenation Lipoproteins -- transport lipids in the bloodstream Cholesterol -- responsible for cell membrane fluidity and hormone synthesis Less than 1% of total daily calories is the recommended daily limit for trans fat intake Hydrogenation -- process that creates trans fats Vitamin A -- known for its role in vision and also a lipid soluble. Has antioxidant property Vitamin C -- essential for collagen synthesis and also has antioxidant property Vitamin D -- bone health and can also be synthesized by the body when exposed to sunlight Vitamin K -- involved in blood clotting Vitamin B1 -- not lipid soluble Vitamin B6 -- water soluble vitamin