AH 2330 Study Guide - Final Guide: Olive Oil, Western Pattern Diet, Lard
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Saturated fat = animal fats solid at room temperature. Unsaturated fat (mono)= olive oil, (poly)= n6 veggie oils or n3 fish. Ldl (low density lipoprotein) levels increased when trapped below the endothelial cells. High in polyunsaturated fatty acids and omega 3"s (linolenic acid, epa, dha) which reduces death and various cardiovascular disease outcomes (sudden death, cardiac. Fat refers to a lipid that is solid at room temperature, lard or butter. Oil is liquid at room temperature, olive oil. Triglyceride is 3 fatty acids on one glycerol molecule (95% of what we eat) University of connecticut, ah 2330, italy"s mediterranean foods and our health. Where do we find fats, what is a triglyceride. The recommendation is to consume several servings of fish each week. Why do we care about ldl levels and the formation of atherosclerotic plaque? due to higher serum ldl. This can cause endothelial injury bringing an immune response and inflammation, causing narrowing of arteries and eventually a blockage.
