Question: Indicate weather each phrase is describing a saturated fatty acid, monounsaturated fatty acid, polyunsaturated fatty acid. Linoleic acid Each carbon is bonded with two atoms

Indicate weather each phrase is describing a saturated fatty acid, monounsaturated fatty acid, polyunsaturated fatty acid.

Linoleic acid


Each carbon is bonded with two atoms of hydrogen


Contains more than one double bond


Oleic acid


Double bond occurs at only one point in the carbon chain


Steric acid



  1. What causes the bend in the fatty acid structure?




  1. In which organ of the GI tract does the emulsifying of fat into smaller globules occur?


  1. Please indicate what lipid specific secretions are found in each step of fat digestion.

Enzyme that starts lipid digestion in the mouth


Lipid enzyme found in the stomach


Acid found in small intestine responsible for emulsifying fat


Enzyme secreted by pancreas and delivered to small intestine



  1. What organ produces bile?



  1. What organ store bile? (2 points)


  1. List 3 food sources of saturated fats.


  1. List 3 food sources of unsaturated fats.




  1. Name the two fatty acids, commonly found in fatty fish, that have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease.


  1. What are the 3 reasons trans fats were initially used in foods?



  1. If a 45-year-old male is consuming 2,200 calories per day, he should have no more than ____ calories coming from saturated fat if he is following the recommendation. (3 points) How many grams of fat is this?


  1. T/F: The following are elements of a Mediterranean-type diet listed in the article:


T/F: Base every meal on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, olive oil, beans, nuts, legumes, seeds, herbs and spices.


T/F: Eat fish at least two times per week.


T/F: Eat moderate portions of cheese and yogurt daily to weekly.


T/F: Eat moderate portions of poultry and eggs every day.


T/F: Eat red meat sparingly or limit to three-ounce portions.



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