Dietary Fats - Lipids by Andie LaGrone https://padlet.com/andielagrone/1gzft3etgxp3hrba By Andie, Junhao, and Haoyang en-us 2021-08-17 23:15:48 UTC 2025-05-05 02:25:23 UTC hello@padlet.com Structure andielagrone https://padlet.com/andielagrone/1gzft3etgxp3hrba/wish/1682982572 Most fats are triglycerides with a glycerine ‘backbone’ and three fatty acid ‘tails’. These bonds are made up of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen. The picture above shows an example of what a glycerin molecule looks like.]]> 2021-08-17 23:31:32 UTC https://padlet.com/andielagrone/1gzft3etgxp3hrba/wish/1682982572 Functions jxio71771 https://padlet.com/andielagrone/1gzft3etgxp3hrba/wish/1682986984 It stores a large amount of heat to supply the body when needed, and subcutaneous fat helps maintain body temperature. Most fat is stored in adipose tissue, which is responsible for protecting internal organs. Acts as A medium for the transport and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K.]]> 2021-08-17 23:36:24 UTC https://padlet.com/andielagrone/1gzft3etgxp3hrba/wish/1682986984 Common Misconceptions About Fats andielagrone https://padlet.com/andielagrone/1gzft3etgxp3hrba/wish/1682991837 Many people have been taught that fats are bad for you and you should avoid eating fats at all costs however this is not true at all. All humans need fats in some way for a multitude of reasons. Fats are rich in energy, providing 2x more kj of energy than protein or carbs. One of the main ways that fats help us is by providing protection to our internal organs as well as reproductive system. Fats are also essential for children in order to grow.]]> 2021-08-17 23:41:20 UTC https://padlet.com/andielagrone/1gzft3etgxp3hrba/wish/1682991837 Adult daily requirements hwei78391 https://padlet.com/andielagrone/1gzft3etgxp3hrba/wish/1682992833
The dietary reference intake (DRI) for fat in adults is 20% to 35% of total calories from fat. That is about 44 grams to 77 grams of fat per day if you eat 2,000 calories a day. It is recommended to eat more of some types of fats because they provide health benefits. It is recommended to eat less of other types of fat due to the negative impact on health.

  • Monounsaturated fat: 15% to 20%
  • Polyunsaturated fat: 5% to 10%
  • Saturated fat: less than 10%
  • Trans fat: 0%
  • Cholesterol: less than 300 mg per day
]]> 2021-08-17 23:42:25 UTC https://padlet.com/andielagrone/1gzft3etgxp3hrba/wish/1682992833 Sources of dietary fats andielagrone https://padlet.com/andielagrone/1gzft3etgxp3hrba/wish/1682996919 2021-08-17 23:46:20 UTC https://padlet.com/andielagrone/1gzft3etgxp3hrba/wish/1682996919 Energy content jxio71771 https://padlet.com/andielagrone/1gzft3etgxp3hrba/wish/1682998624 The energy value of fat: 37 kJ/g (9.0 kcal/g). compare with protein and carbohydrates, it's a huge number.]]> 2021-08-17 23:47:40 UTC https://padlet.com/andielagrone/1gzft3etgxp3hrba/wish/1682998624 Energy Density in different oils/fats andielagrone https://padlet.com/andielagrone/1gzft3etgxp3hrba/wish/1683002276 2021-08-17 23:51:05 UTC https://padlet.com/andielagrone/1gzft3etgxp3hrba/wish/1683002276 Energy Content for Fats andielagrone https://padlet.com/andielagrone/1gzft3etgxp3hrba/wish/1683006159 Fats yield 37kJ/g]]> 2021-08-17 23:54:17 UTC https://padlet.com/andielagrone/1gzft3etgxp3hrba/wish/1683006159