Lipids by Joanne Little https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/e1gh50unley9 en-us 2017-01-24 12:11:47 UTC 2024-10-07 04:14:29 UTC hello@padlet.com Lipids: Consists of fat and oils. Lipids are complex organic products that consist of fatty acids. Fats play a vital role within the body. Some species may have larger fatty stores than others. Play roles in insulation, movement and energy. https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/e1gh50unley9/wish/148982684

]]> 2017-01-24 12:44:25 UTC https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/e1gh50unley9/wish/148982684 Various functions https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/e1gh50unley9/wish/148983114 Although lipids commonly known uses in the body are for insulating the body, and also a subsidiary source of energy, they are also used for cushioning joints and maintaining hair condition.]]> 2017-01-24 12:46:20 UTC https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/e1gh50unley9/wish/148983114 Lipid = any of a class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or their derivatives and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. They include many natural oils, waxes, and steroids. https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/e1gh50unley9/wish/148983349 2017-01-24 12:47:05 UTC https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/e1gh50unley9/wish/148983349 https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/e1gh50unley9/wish/148983524 Lipids are fats, and they provide the body with nine calories per gram, making them the most energy rich component of food.]]> 2017-01-24 12:47:44 UTC https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/e1gh50unley9/wish/148983524 https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/e1gh50unley9/wish/148983721 Fats help your body absorb and use vitamins A, D, E, and K. They are also important in your body's internal signaling system and they are a part of cell walls.  ]]> 2017-01-24 12:48:28 UTC https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/e1gh50unley9/wish/148983721 https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/e1gh50unley9/wish/148984043 2017-01-24 12:49:37 UTC https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/e1gh50unley9/wish/148984043 Functions https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/e1gh50unley9/wish/148984135 Not only do they provide energy, but they are also necessary for the normal development and function of body cells, nerves, muscles, and body tissues. They are important components in the body’s production of hormone-like substances called prostaglandins. Prostaglandins work to reduce inflammation, as well as perform many other important functions in the body.]]> 2017-01-24 12:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/e1gh50unley9/wish/148984135 https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/e1gh50unley9/wish/148984312 2017-01-24 12:50:37 UTC https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/e1gh50unley9/wish/148984312 https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/e1gh50unley9/wish/148985022 2017-01-24 12:53:20 UTC https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/e1gh50unley9/wish/148985022 Sources: https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/e1gh50unley9/wish/148985697 Common sources of omega-3 fatty acids are fish oils (herring, salmon, etc.) and flaxseed and canola oils. Commonly used omega-6 fatty acid sources include pork fat, chicken fat (or any poultry fat), safflower and sunflower oils, as well as corn and soybean oils (vegetable oils). Watch out for lower-quality ingredients such as tallow or lard.]]> 2017-01-24 12:55:56 UTC https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/e1gh50unley9/wish/148985697 https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/e1gh50unley9/wish/149855057
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