BPK 110 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Trans Fat, Saturated Fat, Carboxylic Acid
14 Dec 2017
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Triglycerides classification: chain length: # of carbon atoms, short-chain fatty acids: less than six carbon atoms, medium-chain fatty acids: 6-12 carbons in length. 3. long-chain fatty acids: 14+ carbons in length. 30% - 70% of the energy used at rest by the muscles and organs come from fat fat is used for energy during exercise, especially after glycogen is depleted. Fat contain essential fatty acids: linoleic and alpha-linolenic acid are essential fatty acids, they are converted into important regulatory compounds in the body. Converted by body to arachidonic acid, which is is involved in blood clotting and blood pressure. Found in dark green leafy vegetables, fish and fish oils, flax and flaxseed oil. Converted to epa and dha, which are important regulators and inflammation, blood clotting, and blood pressure. Helps us feel satiated: fats are more energy dense than carbohydrates and proteins, fats take longer to digest. Amdr: 20-35% of calories should be from fat.
