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What is a Lipid?
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A bamily of organic (carbon containing) compounds soluble in organic solvents but not in water.
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Name 3 types of Lipids
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Triglycerides (fats and oils)
Phospholipids Sterols |
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What is Cholesterol?
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A member of the group of lipids known as sterols .
A soft waxy stubstance made in the body for a variety of puposes and also found in animal derived foods. |
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What are Fats?
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Lipids solid at room temperature
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What are oils?
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Lipids that are liquid at room temperature.
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What is cardiovascular disease? (CVD)
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Disease of the heart and blood vessels.
Disease of the heart is also called coronary heart disease. (CHD) |
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What are Triglycerides?
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Tryglycerides - one of three main classes of dietary lipids and the chief form of fat in foods and in the human body.
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What are Triglycerides made up of?
What is another name for them? |
1. Triglycerides are made of 3 units of fatty acids and one of glycerol.
2. Triglycerids are also called Triaglycerols . |
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What percentage of body fat are Triglycerides?
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95%
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What is the chief form of storage in the body for energy eaten in excess of need?
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Fat
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What provides most of the bodys energy for work, especially muscular work?
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Fat
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What are fat tissues called?
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Adipose tissues
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What do adipose (fat) tissues do?
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Adipose tissues secrete hormones that help regulate appetite and influence other body functions in ways critical to good health.
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How is lipid stored in a fat cell?
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Lipid is stored in a fat cell as a droplet.
This can greatlh expand to accomodate swollen contents. |
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How do the storage mechanisms differ between fats and glycogen?
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Fats can store more energy tightly together in a small place without water.
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