Fats/Lipids by https://padlet.com/clay4072/e5q5nqi8xuq126o4 Made with fortitude en-us 2022-01-19 03:17:20 UTC 2023-03-29 00:43:51 UTC hello@padlet.com Structure clay4072 https://padlet.com/clay4072/e5q5nqi8xuq126o4/wish/1999430720 There are 3 major types of naturally occurring fatty acids -saturated, cis-monounsaturated and cis-polyunsaturated

There is also a 4th form, the trans fatty acids produced by partial hydrogenation of polyunsaturated oils in food processing. 

N.B. trans fat is unhealthy :(]]> 2022-01-19 03:18:25 UTC https://padlet.com/clay4072/e5q5nqi8xuq126o4/wish/1999430720 Functions clay4072 https://padlet.com/clay4072/e5q5nqi8xuq126o4/wish/1999431063 Fats are the most concentrated form of energy for the body. 

They aid in the absorption of the fat soluble vitmains and other fat soluble biologically-active components. 

They insulate us to keep us warm.

They cushion internal and reproductive organs.

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- Click on this link for more information]]> 2022-01-19 03:18:46 UTC https://padlet.com/clay4072/e5q5nqi8xuq126o4/wish/1999431206 Energy Content clay4072 https://padlet.com/clay4072/e5q5nqi8xuq126o4/wish/1999431384 There is 9 calories in a gram of fat (37 kJ/g (9.0 kcal/g) ]]> 2022-01-19 03:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/clay4072/e5q5nqi8xuq126o4/wish/1999431384 Fun Facts clay4072 https://padlet.com/clay4072/e5q5nqi8xuq126o4/wish/1999431471 - Rich in energy, 2 times as many KJs as carbs/ protein
- Its molecule is much bigger than glucose's or protein's
- Visible fats can be easily avoided by adding less to our foods, while invisible fats are hard to reduce intake without avoiding the food.

]]> 2022-01-19 03:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/clay4072/e5q5nqi8xuq126o4/wish/1999431471 Fatty Acid Composition of Common Food Fats maho0204 https://padlet.com/clay4072/e5q5nqi8xuq126o4/wish/1999444125 2022-01-19 03:29:26 UTC https://padlet.com/clay4072/e5q5nqi8xuq126o4/wish/1999444125 Fat Digestion in the GI Tract maho0204 https://padlet.com/clay4072/e5q5nqi8xuq126o4/wish/1999451334 The goal of fat digestion is to dismantle triglycerides into small molecules that the body can absorb and use-namely, monoglycerides, fatty acids, and glycerol.]]> 2022-01-19 03:35:15 UTC https://padlet.com/clay4072/e5q5nqi8xuq126o4/wish/1999451334 Emulsification of Fat by Bile maho0204 https://padlet.com/clay4072/e5q5nqi8xuq126o4/wish/1999453604 2022-01-19 03:37:10 UTC https://padlet.com/clay4072/e5q5nqi8xuq126o4/wish/1999453604