© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth The Lipids Triglycerides Phospholipids Sterols
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Lipids Triglycerides –Fats and oils Phospholipids Sterols
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Fatty Acids and Triglycerides glycerol
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Fatty Acids and Triglycerides glycerol + 3 fatty acids triglyceride + H 2 O
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Fatty Acids Fatty acids –Length –Saturated vs. unsaturated
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Fatty Acids Organic acids –Example: acetic acid
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Fatty Acids Length of carbon chain Stearic acid – 18-carbon, saturated Simplified structure
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Fatty Acids Point of saturation Degree of saturation –Saturated fatty acid –Monounsaturated fatty acid –Polyunsaturated fatty acid
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth An impossible chemical structure Oleic acid – 18-carbon, monounsaturated Linoleic acid – 18-carbon, polyunsaturated
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Fatty Acids Location of double bonds –Omega number Omega-3 fatty acid Omega-6 fatty acid
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Triglycerides Degree of unsaturation revisited –Firmness –Stability Oxidation –Antioxidants
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Triglycerides Degree of unsaturation revisited –Hydrogenation –Cis vs. trans-fatty acids
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Phospholipids
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Phospholipids Phospholipids in foods Roles of phospholipids –Plasma membrane –Emulsifiers
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Phospholipids
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Sterols
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Sterols Sterols in foods
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Sterols Roles of sterols –Bile acids –Sex hormones –Adrenal hormones –Vitamin D
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Sterols Cholesterol and atherosclerosis
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Lipids Hydrophobic vs. hydrophilic
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Fat Digestion Hydrolysis –Triglycerides monoglycerides, fatty acids, glycerol
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Fat Digestion
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Fat Digestion Mouth –Melting –Lingual lipase
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Fat Digestion Stomach –Churning and mixing –Gastric lipase
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Fat Digestion Small intestine –CCK Bile and emulsification
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Fat Digestion
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Fat Digestion
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Fat Digestion Small intestine –Pancreatic lipases –Intestinal lipases
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Fat Digestion Overview
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Fat Digestion Enterohepatic circulation
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Lipid Transport Lipoproteins –Chylomicrons –VLDL = very-low-density lipoproteins –LDL = low-density lipoproteins –HDL = high-density lipoproteins
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Lipid Transport Lipoproteins and health –LDL vs. HDL
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Roles of Triglycerides Fat stores –Energy –Protection –insulation
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Essential Fatty Acids Linoleic acid and the omega-6 family –Arachidonic acid
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Essential Fatty Acids
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Essential Fatty Acids Linolenic acid and the omega-3 family –EPA =eicosapentaenoic acid –DHA = docosahexaenoic acid
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Essential Fatty Acids Eicosanoids –EPA derived vs. arachidonic acid derived Fatty acid deficiencies
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Health Effects of Lipids Benefits from monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Health Effects of Lipids Benefits from omega-3 fats Balance omega-6 and omega-3 intakes
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Recommended Intakes of Fat DRI: 20% - 35% of energy intake
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Recommended Intakes of Fat Linoleic acid AI –5% - 10% of energy intake Linolenic acid AI – % of energy intake
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth Guidelines to Groceries Meats and meat alternatives
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth
Guidelines to Groceries Milk and milk products Vegetables, fruits, and grains Invisible fat
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Guidelines to Groceries Fat replacers –Artificial fats Olestra
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth High-Fat Foods Changing guidelines for fat intake
© 2006 Thomson-Wadsworth High-Fat Foods Cook with olive oil Nibble on nuts Feast on fish –But beware of mercury