ADDING unsaturated fats to a diet high in saturated fats will help lose weight and increase heart health.
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ADDING unsaturated fats to a diet high in saturated fats will help lose weight and increase...
1) _______________ is the process of adding hydrogen to unsaturated fatty acids making them more saturated. The hydrogenated/trans fats that result from this process have been shown to __________ the risk of heart disease. 2) The following changes would help boost the intake of heart healthy fats in your diet. Choose all that apply. A) Using olive oil instead of butter. B) Snacking on an ounce of almonds each day. C) Replacing whole milk with skim/nonfat milk. D) Eating salmon instead...
(True/False) Excess is metabolically degraded in the liver. (True/False) Unsaturated fats are preferable to saturated fats for an individual whose caloric intake should be limited because b -oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids yields less energy than oxidation of saturated fatty acids with the same number of carbons. Mono and poly unsaturated fatty acids are produced in the _______by desaturase enzymes.
explain the current scientific understanding of the influence of a diet high in saturated fats on the development of cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Which of the statements are true? Fats that contain more unsaturated fatty acid residues than saturated fatty acid residues are more likely to be liquid at room temperature. Tracleucerols (triglycerides) always contain three identical fatty acids. Unsaturated fats have higher melting points than saturated fats. Triacylglycerols (triglycerides) are composed of fatty acid residues and glycerol. Unsaturated fats are more likely than saturated fats to be liquid at room temperature.
Hallie is on a low carb, high fat diet to lose weight and sees that the cookie has less carbs than the apple, so she chooses to eat the cookie instead. Why might this not be a good decision? How many grams of unsaturated fat are coming from the cookie?
1. LIpids/Fats Review: Describe or draw/picture, list food sources, discuss/rank for heart health: Saturated fats Monounsaturated fats Polyunsaturated fats Trans fats Omega 3s 2. Lipoprotein Review: Describe the composition of each; and explain if these should be higher or lower, in a blood draw, in regards to heart health. Chylomicrons VLDL LDL HDL 3. Heart Disease: What should a diet designed for heart health and to lower cholesterol include and why, so as to lower risk? and what should this...
Define saturated and unsaturated fats. Give examples of each fat. Then discuss why it is important to maintain normal blood levels of HDL, LDL. Discuss ideas of how to manage a patient who has high LDL, include possible medications.
11.Which of the following statements is NOT true of saturated fats and added sugars? a. Neither cheese nor pizza contribute significantly to solid fat intake. b. Increasing saturated fats and added sugars in foods will reduce nutrient density. c. Foods high in saturated fats and added sugars have a high energy density. d. Sodas, energy drinks, sports drinks, and desserts are significant sources of added sugars. 12. Which statement is NOT true about processing? a. Minimally processed frozen vegetables offer...
Strategies to reduce saturated fats in the diet include: Select one: a. Replace some low fat foods with full fat alternatives. O b. Increase fried food intake. c. Purchase lean cuts of meat and trim visible fat before consumption. d. Exclusively consume foods with trans fats. Clear my choice
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING AS TRUE OR FALSE a) _____ there are no saturated fats in vegetable products, only animal products b) _____ hydrogenation takes unsaturated fats and converts them to saturated fats c) _____ humans are capable of utilizing cellulose for food d) _____ amino acids are joined in a specific sequence to form proteins e) _____ cellulose is indigestible to all organisms f) _____ the dissacharide found in mammalian milk is maltose...