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All of the following are functions of fat in the body
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Provide Energy
Insulate the body Form components of cell membranes ** Store genetic information |
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Satiety in the diet is provided primarily by
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Lipids
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What are the functions of fat
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Carrier of fat-soluble vitamins
Storage form of energy Essential component of cell membranes Adds flavor and aroma to food ** It is not the best source of energy for the brain |
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Which makes up 95% of the lipids in the diet
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Triglycerides (also makes up 95% of fat in the body)
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Which of the following lipids is essential?
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Linoleic acid
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Cholesterol can...
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Be synthesized by the body
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What are rich in polyunsaturated fat
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Safflower oil, corn oil, sunflower oil
** Not palm or coconut oil |
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Which type of lipoprotein transports newly digested fat from the intestine through the lymph and blood
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Chylomicron
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All of the following are found mainly in foods that contain fat
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Vitamin A; Vitamin D; Vitamin E; Vitamin K
** all fat soluble |
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Dietary fat...
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Fat is a component of all cell membranes
Fat contains 9 calories per gram Fat provides satiety |
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Saturated fats are...
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Generally soild at room temperature
Vegetable oils are liquid |
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Types of lipoproteins
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HDL; VLDL; Chylomicrons
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Recommendations for diet made by the American Heart Association
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Consume less than 10% of calories as saturated and trans fat
Consume up to 20% of total calories as monounsaturated fat Reduce cholesterol intake below 300 miligrams per day Consume between 25%-35% of calories as total fat |
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Which of the following contains the most saturated fat: olive oil, lard, corn oil, sunflower oil
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Lard
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The single most important dietary factor that raises blood LDL-cholesterol level is
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Polyunsaturated fat
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