Module 5 - Nutrition

• What are substances that are soluble in organic solvents(either acetone and chloroform)?

  lipids
• What are the two ends of a fatty acid?

  carboxyl and methyl
• Which end of fatty acids is hydrophobic?

  methyl
• Which end of fatty acids is hydrophilic?

  carboxyl
• What is fatty acid saturation?

  whether carbon chain is occupied by all of the hydrogen atoms it can hold
• What is a carbon chain that is FULLY occupied by hydrogen atoms?

  saturated fatty acid
• Red meat and dairy are high in saturated fat
• What are the two families of fatty acids?

  omega 6 and omega 3
• Chia seeds and flax seed are great for ALA
• What acids does Omega 3 have?

  EPA and DHA
• Which acid in omega 3 is more biofunctional?

  DHA
• What may prevent heart disease and blood clot formation?

  Omega 3
• Hydrogenation is the process of adding hydrogens to unsaturated fats
• Dietary trans fatty acids from hydrogenation are associated with:

  increased levels of bad - low density lipoprotein (LDL)

  reduced levels of good - high density lipoprotein (HDL)

  increased risk for heart disease