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Lipids Review

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  • The process of breakdown, recovery,and synthesis
    Protein Turnover
  • The majority of fat digestion takes place in the stomach.
    False
  • Protein digestion begins in the ____________
    mouth
  • Name the 3 classes of lipids
    Triglycerides, Phospholipids, sterols
  • the role of bile in fat digestion is to
    emulsify fat in the small intestine
  • Name 4 nutrients that a Vegan has to make efforts to get in the diet.
    Protein , Iron, Calcium, Vit D, Zinc , B-12 , Omega -3 Fatty Acids
  • Complexes that transport lipids in the lymph and blood.
    lipoprotein
  • The unique chemical structure that distinguishes one amino acid from another.
    Side chain
  • A fatty acid in which the carbon chain contains one or more double bonds.
    unsaturated fat
  • 2 tablespoons of Peanut butter have about the same protein as a hotdog
    True
  • Insufficient dietary protein can have sever consequences, but excess dietary protein is not harmful
    False
  • For healthy adults, the DRI for protein has been set at __________
    0.8 grams per kg of body weight
  • Protein digestion begins where?
    the stomach
  • Steak and carrots vs. Peanut butter on Whole wheat bread . Which 1 offers Complementary protein ?
    Peanut butter on Whole wheat bread
  • An amino acid that can not be synthesized by the body
    essential amino acid.
  • Compounds that consist of a glycerol molecule bonded to two fatty acid molecules and to a phosphate group .
    phospholipid
  • a lipid that is liquid at room temperature
    Oil
  • The basic building blocks for protein are
    Amino acids
  • Amino Acids are linked together to form a protein strand by _____
    Peptides
  • Name 4 Functions of Protein
    Acid-base balance , Antibodies, blodd clotting energy and glucose, enzymes, fluid & electrolyte balance, hormones, structure & movement, transport, gene express
  • An example of a person in positive Nitrogen balance is a pregnant woman
    True
  • How do fatty acids differ from each other?
    chain length and degree of saturation
  • Name the essential fatty acids
    linoleic and linolenic acids
  • Under certain circumstances , amino acids can be converted to glucose to serve the energy needs of the brain.
    True
  • Dietary protein containing all of the essential amino acids are called what?
    High Quality proteins
  • The nitrogen containing portion of an amino acid
    Amine group
  • The only food source of omega-3 fatty acids is fish and seafood.
    False
  • A fatty acid completely filled by hydrogen with all carbons in the chain linked by single bonds
    Saturated Fat
  • High blood LDL concentrations warn of an increased risk of heart attack.
    True
  • Which type of saturated fats are plant based?
    coconut and palm oil
  • Serves as material for bile, vitamin D, and hormones, helps brain function, produced by liver
    cholesterol