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Nutrition and Health
(Test 3) Chapter 5
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Undergraduate 3
10/29/2008

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Term
Lipids
Definition
known as Fats and Oils
Doesn't Readily dissoce in water
Term
Fatty Acids
Definition
Simplest form of Lipids
Term
Triglycerides
Definition
Storage form of fat
Term
Phospholipids
Definition
Licithin
Term
Sterols
Definition
Cholesterol
Term
9kcal/gm
Definition
How many calories per gram does fats provide?
Term
Functions of Lipids
Definition
Provide energy (calories
Storage form of energy
Insulation
Protection
Transport fat-soluble vitamins
Satiety
Provides flavor and texture to foods
Term
Butter and Lard
Definition
Types of saturated fatty acids
Term
Canola and Olive Oil
Definition
Types of unsaturated fatty acids
Term
Classifications of Fatty Acids are based on:
Definition
Chain Legnth
Level of saturation
Shape
Term
What determines the difference in chain length?
Definition
Number of carbon atoms in the chain
Term
What are the max and min of carbon lengths?
Definition
4-24 carbons
Term
How many Carbons does short chains consist of?
Definition
>6 Carbons
Term
How many Carbons does medium chains consist of?
Definition
6-12 Carbons
Term
How many Carbons does long chains consist of?
Definition
14 or more carbons
Term
What determines the level of saturation?
Definition
How many double bonds are presint in the fatty acid chain
Term
Number of double bonds that are present in saturated fats
Definition
none
Term
Number of double bonds that are present in monosaturated fats
Definition
One
Term
Number of double bonds that are present in Polysaturated fats
Definition
Two or more
Term
Conala and Olive Oil
Definition
Monounsaturated Fats
Term
Examples of Polyunsaturated Fats
Definition
Corn Oil
Sunflower Oil
Safflower Oil, Peanut Oil
Soy Bean Oil
Term
Staight Chains
Definition
Shape of saturated fatty acid
Term
Kinks in Chains
Definition
Unsaturated Oils
Term
Triglycerides
Definition
Most common form of fats and oils
Three fatty acids attached to a glycerol
Term
Diglyceride
Definition
Two fatty acids attached to a glycerol
Term
Triglyceride
Definition
Fatty Acid form absorbed by small intestine
Term
Phospholipids
Definition
Built a a glyceride backbone
Term
What make up a Phospholipid?
Definition
Two fatty acids and a phosphorus group
Term
Phospholipid is synthesized by what and also is a what
Definition
the body
emulsifier (detergent)
Term
Lecithin
Definition
Improves food products (salad dressing)
Found in wheat germ, peanuts, egg yolks, soy beans,and organ meats
Term
Sterols
Definition
Multi-ringed structure.
Doesn't have a glycerol backbone
Waxy substance
Found in animal foods
Term
Liver
Definition
Where is cholesterol produced by?
Term
Cholesterol
Definition
Only found in animal products
Forms important hormones and Vitamin D (estrogen, testoserone)
Percursor to bile acids
Term
Nutritional Fat Labels
List of Ingredients
Definition
Where can you find hidden fat in foods?
Term
Low-Fat
Definition
>3g fat/serving
Term
Fat-Free
Definition
>0.5g fat/serving
Term
Reduced Fat
Definition
25% less than usual
Term
Water
Definition
Fat substitute found in diet margin
Term
Z-Trim
Cellulose
Mattrin
Stellar
Oatrim
Gum Fiber
Definition
Startch Derviatives that bind water
Term
Dairy-Lo
Definition
Protein globules, substiture for fat in milk
Term
Essential Fatty Acids
Definition
Omega-3 Fatty Acid
Omega-6 Fatty Acid
Term
Omega-3 Fatty Acid
Definition
Primarily found in fish oil
Present in fatty fish
Term
R.I. of Omega-3 Fatty Acid
Definition
~2 sevings of fish/week
Term
Alpha-linolenic Acid
Definition
Found in Omega-3 Fatty Acid
Term
Consist of Alpha-linolenic Acid
Definition
Flaxseed
Soybeans
Walnuts
Tofu
Term
DHA and EPA
Definition
What Alpha-linolenic Acid is converted to inside the body
Term
Health realated effects
Definition
Decrease blood clotting
REduce heart attack
Decrease inflammation
Excess may cause hemmorrhagic stroke
Possibly lowers triglycerides, rhumatoid atheritis, and behavorial disorders
Term
Excessive Transferred Fatty Acid Intake
Definition
Associated with cardio vascular disease
Increases LDL (bad) cholesterol and lowers HDL (good) cholesterol
Term
Rancidity
Definition
Decompostion of oils resulting in bad odor, sour and stale tast
Break downw of the double carbon bonds by uv light, and or diioxide
Reason for limited shelf life
Term
Polyunsaturated
Definition
Term
Polyunsaturated Fats
Definition
Fat that is more suscestible to rancidity
Term
Prevention of Rancidity
Definition
Use of partially hydronated oils (trans fats!)
Addition of Vitamin E
Synthetic antioxidants: BHA and BHT
Term
False
Definition
(T/F) The RDA set for fat intake is
50 k.cal/day
Term
AHA
Definition
Association recommendations for fat intake is 20-30% of total k.cal from fats
7-10% can come from saturated/trans fat
200-300mg cholesterol/day
Term
FNB
Definition
Recommends that 5% of cal. come from omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids
Term
Lipases
Definition
Enzymes that break down tryglceride molecules
Gastric and Pancreatic
Term
Gastric Lipases
Definition
Activated be an acidic environment in stomach
Acts on triglycerides
Term
Small Intestine
Definition
Primary site for fat digestion causes cholecystokinin (cck)
Term
CCK
Definition
Causes the release of pancreatic lipase
Digest emulsified fat
Term
Monoglycerides and Fatty Acids
Definition
What fats are broken down into in the body
Term
95%
Definition
Percentage of dietary fat that is absorbed
Term
Short and Medium Chain Fatty Acids
Definition
Enters bloodstream through portal vein
Term
Long Chain Fatty Acids
Definition
Reform into triglycerides in the intestinal cells
Enter lymphatic system and finally in the cirulation
Term
Lipoprotein
Definition
The way fat is transported in the bloodstream
Term
Chylomicrons
Definition
Synthesized by the small intestine
transports triglycerids to tissues (mainly mmuscle and adipose)
Term
Lipoprotein Lipase
Definition
Glycerol + Fatty Acids
Term
VLDL
Definition
Very low density lipoprotein
synthersized by the liver
transports newly made tryglecerides and cholesterol and any leftover dietart lipids
Term
LDL
Definition
Bad cholesterol
Synthersized by the liver
Transports mostly cholesterolto tissues
High-Fat diets decreases removal from blood
Term
HDL
Definition
"Good Cholesterol"
Synthersized by the liver and intestine
Transfer cholesterol from body's dying cells and plaque to the liver for excretion
Higher levels are associated with lower risk of CVD
Term
Atherosclerosis
Definition
"Hardening of the Arteries"
Also known as
-Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
-Coronary(cardio) Vascular Disease (CVD)
Term
Risk Factors
Definition
Total blood cholesterol >200mg/dl
Smoking (increase clotting)
Hypertension (>139/89)
Diabetes (guarentees development)
Term
Two sources of cholesterol
Definition
Liver and other cells throughout your body
Digestive Track
(together can build up in your bloodstream)
Term
Risk Factors
Definition
Low HDL (<40mg/dl)
menopause
Family History
Blood tryglecerides>200mg/dl
Obesity
-Fat around the waist
-Insulin resistance
(Inactivity)
Term
Atherosclerosis
Definition
Takes many years to develop
Begins with accumulation of lipid in the arteries
Gradually enlarge and develop into plaques (lesions)
Term
Thrombosis
Definition
Stationary blood clot that closes off a blood vessel
Term
Thrombosis
Definition
Stationary blood clot that closes off a blood vessel
Term
Embolus
Definition
Blood clot that breaks loose (occurs in veins) Goes to heart, lungs, brain
Term
Treatments
Definition
Lifestyle Modification
-dietary chanfes
-regular exercise
Medical Intervention
-drugs
-surgery
Term
Lowering LDL
Definition
Reduce dietary saturated fat and cholestrol
Increase MUFA and PUFA
Increase dietary fiber
Term
Lowering Blood TG
Definition
Most diet-responsive blood lipid
Avoid overeating
Limit Alcohol
Limit simple sugars
Small frequent meals
Include fish in diet
Term
Raising HDL
Definition
Physical Activity
- 30-60 min/day brisk activity, most days of week
Don't smoke
Eat less total fat
Benecol, Take control
Moderate intake of alcohol also increase this
Term
Medical Inteventions
Definition
Drugs
-Statins (Zocor,Lipitor,Crestor)-reduce cholesterol synthesis
-Niacin-lower blood triglycerides
Surgery
Term
Angioplasty
Definition
Bypass surgery (CABG-coronary artery bypass graft)
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