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Human Nutrition Chapter 5
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02/22/2016

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20-35%
Definition
lipids should comprise what percentage range of an adult's total calorie intake?
Term
1. provide energy (9kcal/g)
2. efficient storage of energy (limitless)
3. insulation
4. protection
5. transport fat-soluble vitamins A,D,E,+K
6. some satiety
7. flavor and mouth feel
Definition
what is the function of fat/lipids?
Term
three hydrogens and one carbon connected to the end carbon
Definition
what does the omega end of a fatty acid structure look like?
Term
double bonded to oxygen, one bond to carbon, and one bond to a hydroxide
Definition
what does the alpha end of a fatty acid structure look like?
Term
methyl group; acid group
Definition
the omega end of a fatty acid structure is in what group while the alpha end is in what group?
Term
degree of saturation
Definition
single carbon bonds
Term
monounsaturated fatty acid
Definition
one double carbon bond (makes fat less stable)
Term
polyunsaturated fatty acid structure
Definition
2 or more carbon double bonds
Term
saturated fatty acids
Definition
solid at room temperature
Term
unsaturated fatty acids
Definition
liquid form (oil) at room temp.
cis and trans configurations
Term
it takes a lot of energy (heat) to break the bonds and thus change its state (from solid to liquid)
Definition
why is saturated fatty acids stable in a chemical standpoint?
Term
cis
Definition
which one--cis or trans; causes the backbone of a molecule to bend?
Term
alpha-linolenic acid
Definition
omega-3 fatty acid
Term
linoleic acid
Definition
omega-6 fatty acid
Term
omega-6 (linoleic acid)
Definition
immune system function and vision
help form cell membranes
produce EICOSANOIDS, which are involved in practically all important functions in the body
Term
1. nuts
2. seeds
3. fish oil
4. flax seed oil
5. canola, walnuts, mussels, crab, shrimp, and soybean oil
Definition
what are 5 sources of omega-3 fatty acids?
Term
found in vegetable oils
Definition
source of omega-6 fatty acids
Term
polyunsaturated
Definition
is omega fatty acids saturated fats, monounsaturated fats, or polyunsaturated fats?
Term
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
Definition
the two types of acids produced from omega-3
Term
arachidonic acid
Definition
type of acid produced from omega-6
Term
increases blood clotting and increases inflammatory responses
Definition
effects (2) of archidonic acid (omega-6)
Term
1. decreases blood clotting
2. reduce heart attack
3. decrease inflammation
4. excess may cause hemorrhagic stroke
5. other possible uses: low triglycerides, rheumatoid arthritis, behavioral disorders
Definition
benefits/effects of DHA, EPA (omega-3)
Term
1. flaky, itchy skin
2. diarrhea
3. infections
4. retarded growth and wound healing
Definition
4 signs and symptoms of essential fatty acids deficiency
Term
triglycerides
Definition
most common form of fats and oils
Term
glycerol and 3 fatty acids
Definition
what makes up a triglyceride?
Term
glycerol back bone and 2 fatty acids
Definition
what makes up a diglyceride?
Term
glycerol and one fatty acid
Definition
what makes up a monoglyceride?
Term
cell membrane
Definition
where are phospholipids found in a cell?
Term
animal foods (eggs, etc)
ex. cholesterol, vitamin D3, adrenal hormones, sex hormones
Definition
sterol is found in what general food?
Term
phospholipids
Definition
this is an emulsifier
Term
1. wheat germ
2. peanuts
3. yolks
4. soy beans
5. organ meat
Definition
5 sources of phospholipids
Term
cholesterol
Definition
found only in animal products
Term
cholesterol
Definition
forms important HORMONES like estrogen, testosterone, vitamin D
Term
because of more double bonded carbons-- carbon carbon double bonds make them less stable
Definition
why are polyunsaturated fats more susceptible to rancidity?
Term
hydrogenation -- see this on labels as tocopherols or ascorbic acid
Definition
how can we prevent racidity?
Term
hydrogenation
Definition
process used to "solidify" an oil- making it resemble saturated fat--more stable--longer shelf life-- less Carbon double bonds and more Carbon single bonds
Term
trans fatty acid

cs forms of a fatty acid is the form that naturally occurs
Definition
when hydrogens are added synthetically, this type of acid occurs
Term
1. lard
2. fat in beef, pork, and lamb
Definition
sources of long chain saturated fats
Term
1. milk fat (butter)
2. coconut oil
3. palm oil
4. palm kernel oil
Definition
4 sources of medium and short chain saturated fatty acids
Term
1. olive oil
2. canola oil
3. peanut oil
Definition
3 sources of monounsaturated fats
Term
1. sunflower oil
2. corn oil
3. safflower oil
4. fish oil
Definition
4 sources of polyunsaturated fats
Term
1. beef
2. poultry
3. safflower oil
4. sunflower oil
5. corn oil
Definition
5 sources of omega-6 fatty acids
Term
1. margarine (squeeze, tub, stick)
2. shortening
Definition
2 sources of trans fatty acids
Term
lipase
Definition
what is the fat-digesting enzyme?
Term
lingual lipase
Definition
minor role in adults, active in infants to digest the short chain fatty acids (SCFA) and medium chain fatty acids (MCFA) in milk
Term
stomach
Definition
only minor digestion of fats that contains an acidic environment and acts of triglycerides containing short and medium chain fatty acids
Term
small intestine
Definition
primary site of fat digestion
Term
cholecystokinin (CCK)
Definition
what hormone stimulates release of PANCREATIC LIPASE (major role in fat digestion)
Term
gallbladder
Definition
where is bile acid released from
Term
bile acid
Definition
this emulsifies digested fat and goes through enterohepatic circulation
Term
triglycerides-- monoglycerides and fatty acids
phospholipids-- to glycerol, fatty acids, and remaining parts
sterols-- absorbed
Definition
how are triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols broken down when digested?
Term
less than 12 carbons
Definition
how many carbons are in short and medium chain fatty acids?
Term
enter the portal system in blood to liver
Definition
where do short and medium chain fatty acid go after absorption in the small intestine?
Term
more than 12 carbons
Definition
how many carbons are in long chain fatty acids?
Term
package into chylomicrons and enter lymphatic system
Definition
what happens to long chain fatty acids when digested in the small intestine?
Term
triglycerides, protein, and cholesterol
Definition
what 3 things form to make chylomicron packages?
Term
absorbed
Definition
is cholesterol broken down further during digestion or just absorbed?
Term
lipoprotein lipase
Definition
breaks down triglycerides in the chylomicrons
Term
lipoprotein
Definition
this compound is in the bloodstream containing a core of lipids with shell composed of protein, phospholipid, and cholesterol; vehicle used for lipid transport
Term
1. chylomicron- triglyceride
2. VLDL- triglyceride
3. LDL- cholesterol
4. HDL- Protein
Definition
what are the 4 lipoproteins?
Term
chylomicron
Definition
carries dietary fat from the small intestine to cells
Term
VLDL
Definition
carries lipids made and taken up by the liver to cells
Term
LDL
Definition
carries cholesterol made by the liver and from other sources to cells
Term
HDL
Definition
contributes to cholesterol removal from cells and, in turn, excretion of it from the body
Term
scavenger cells
Definition
Term
20% to 35% (44 to 78 grams)
Definition
what is the 2010 dietary guidelines AMDR of at intake?
Term
20 to 30% of total kcal from fat
Definition
AHA recommendation of fat intake
Term
300 mg
Definition
what is the max amount of cholesterol we should have daily?
Term
lecithin
Definition
type of phospholipid
Term
CVD
Definition
leading cause of death in America
Term
myocardial infarction
Definition
death of part of heart muscle
also termed heart attack
Term
cerebrovascular accident
Definition
death of part of brain tissue due typically to a blood clot
also termed a stroke
Term
plaque
Definition
cholesterol-rich substance deposited in blood vessels and contains WBCs, smooth muscle cells, various proteins, cholesterol, other lipids, and eventually calcium
Term
plaque
Definition
the build up of what attributes to cardiovascular disease?
Term
over 200 mg/dl
Definition
what is a risk factor for cholesterol levels in the blood?
Term
greater than 139/89
Definition
what is the risk factor for CVD for hypertension?
Term
less than 40mg/dl
Definition
what is considered low HDL, that would attribute to CVD?
Term
less than 200 mg/dl
Definition
what is a risk factor of the minimum of blood triglycerides?
Term
heart attack risk calculator
Definition
what is one method for lower blood lipids?
Term
1. see doctor to asses for other conditions
2. reduce dietary saturated fat and cholesterol
3. increase mono and polyunsaturated fats in diet
4. increase dietary fiber (soluble)
Definition
what are 4 ways to reduce LDL cholesterol?
Term
1. avoid overeating
2. limit alcohol
3. limit simple sugars
4. small frequent meals
5. include fish in the diet, 2 X per week
Definition
what are 5 ways to lower blood triglycerides?
Term
1. physical activity-- at least 45 min/day, 4 days a week
2. dont smoke
3. eat regularly
4. eat less total fat
5. moderate intake of alcohol increases HDL
Definition
what are 5 ways to increase HDL?
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