CHOLESTEROL
On a fresh piece of paper without looking back : Please name the 6 nutrients. Also write the 2 types of carbohydrates, which is quick and which is long lasting? Please name the 2 types of fats. Which is solid at room temperature?
CHOLESTEROL- WAXY SUBSTANCE USED BY THE BODY TO BUILD CELLS AND MAKE OTHER SUBSTANCES. * TOO MUCH CHOLESTEROL CAN LEAD TO CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE.
LIPOPROTEINS SUBSTANCES THAT TRANSPORT CHOLESTEROL IN THE BLOOD STREAM.
2 TYPES OF LIPOPROTEINS
HIGH DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS (HDL) CARRY CHOLESTEROL TO THE LIVER FOR BREAKDOWN AND EXCREXTION. -* ARE THE GOOD ONES*
LOW DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS CARRY CHOLESTEROL TO BODY CELLS.
TRANS FATTY ACIDS Formed when hydrogen is added to vegetable oil. Raises your LDL levels.