1. Definition of a triglyceride. Functions of triglycerides in the body and in f
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1. Definition of a triglyceride. Functions of triglycerides in the body and in food. 2. Fatty acids: definition of a saturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated fat, trans (hydrogenated) fat; food sources of saturated, unsaturated and trans; effects of each on LDL/HDL 3. When a trans-fat is formed, does it become more liquid or solid? 4. Omega 3s: definition; benefits and food sources. 5. Food sources of triglycerides (fat) in MyPlate food groups. 6. What makes a fatty acid "essential"? 7. Symptoms of essential fatty acid deficiency; how to prevent a deficiency 8. Be able to choose the meal highest in fat (from meal examples). 9. Sources of dietary cholesterol 10. HDL-cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol: define; which is associated with health? 11. The desirable total blood cholesterol level. 12. What are the dietary guidelines for lowering blood cholesterol? 13. Where is fat coming from in the body when it is burned for energy? Is it metabolized acrobically or anacrobically? How quickly does it provide energy to the working muscle? Does it provide much ATP? 14. How does endurance training improve the body's ability to utilize fats for energy? 15. Recommended fat intake for the pre-exercise meal: high, moderate, or low? Is fat recommended during exercise? After? 16. Why is it beneficial for athletes to include healthy fats in their diets? Examples of healthy fats. 17. Is it recommended that coconut oil be used to replace other vegetable oils in the diet? Why or why not? 18. Calories per gram of fat (vs. carbohydrate and protein) 19. Percentage of total calories that should come from fat in the daily diet.Explanation / Answer
Definition of triglycerides:
Triglycerides are a type of fat found in the blood. It comes from the food we eat. The food we eat is not completely converted into calories, some of the food is into triglycerides which is stored in the fat cells. Later these triglycerides are converted to produce energy in between meals.
Functions of triglycerides:
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