Fat Challenge

1. _____________are the major types of lipids in the body and the diet. 2. A ________________________fatty acid contains one double bond. 3. Foods rich in saturated fatty acids tend to be________(solid or liquid) at room temperature. 4. ______________and ___________________ are two essential fatty acids for humans. 5. A triglyceride is composed of ______________with 3 fatty acids attached. 6. The American Heart Association recommends eating fish __ times per week to increase intake of Omega-3 fatty acids. 7. An industrial contaminant found in some fish such as king mackerel, shark, tilefish, & swordfish____________________. 8. This sterol has a ring structure and serves as a building block for estrogen, testosterone, and Vitamin D.______________________ 9. _______________are protein carriers that transport dietary fats in the blood. 10. Fats provide _____________kcal/g 11. A ___________________fatty acid contains 2 or more double bonds. 12. the hormone insulin signals fat ________________(storage or breakdown)? 13. The process of adding hydrogen to liquid unsaturated fats to make them more saturated and solid (increases shelf life, improves taste & cooking properties).__________________________ 14. A desirable blood cholesterol level is: ________ 15. Which lipoprotein removes cholesterol from the blood stream?