LIPIDS

Lipids include fats, oils, waxes, cholesterol, other sterols, most steroids. In the body, fat serves as a source of energy, a thermal insolator and cushion around organs, and an important cellular component.

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With lipids, some foods become tasty, attractive Lipids increase sensory value of foods.

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The fat-soluble vitamins are A, D, E and K.

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Since fats have 2.25 times the energy content of carbohydrates and proteins, most people try to limit their intake of dietary fat to avoid becoming overweight. Therefore, the food industry has a big market for low-fat and non-fat foods.

 Clip about structure of fatty acid, glycerol and lipid.

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If all the bonds are single, the fatty acid molecule is saturated. Ex: tallaw, lard, butter If there is a double bond among the carbon atoms, the fatty acid molecule is unsaturated. Ex: corn oil, cottonseed oil And if there are multiple double bonds (two or more), it is called polyunsaturated.

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Corn and soybean oils are some of the most important food sources of polyunsaturated fatty acid in our food supply.

Some important food sources of 18-carbon (C18) fatty acid:

C18:0 stearic acid is a fully saturated fatty acid.

Some important food sources of 18-carbon (C18) fatty acid:

C18:1 has one double bond between C9-C10 counting from the COOH end oleic acid (omega-9 fatty acid).

The symptoms of omega-9 deficiency

Bumps Dry skin Dry eyes Dandruff Hairloss Irregular heart beat Male sterility Miscarriage

Irregular heart beat

Male sterility

Miscarriage

Food sources of omega 9 fatty acid

Olive oil - the best source of omega 9 Olives Avocados Almonds Peanuts Sesame oil Pecans Pistachio nuts Cashews Hazelnuts Macadamia nuts

Some important food sources of 18-carbon (C18) fatty acid:

C18:2 has two double bonds between C9-C10 and C12-C13 linoleic acid (omega-6 fatty acid).

Some important food sources of 18-carbon (C18) fatty acid:

C18:3 has three double bonds between C9-C10, C12-C13 and C15-C16 linolenic acid (omega-3 fatty acid).

Some important food sources of 18-carbon (C18) fatty acid:

There are two critical omega-3 fatty acids, (eicosapentaenoic acid, called EPA and docosahexaenoic or DHA), that the body needs. EPA and DHA are the building blocks for hormones that control immune function, blood clotting, and cell growth as well as components of cell membranes. Together, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids play a crucial role in brain function as well as normal growth and development, they also reduce cardiovascular problems.

Some important food sources of 18-carbon (C18) fatty acid:

Omega-3 is found in fish oil and fat of tuna, salmon And food sources of omega-6 include vegetable oil (soybean oil, palm oil), cereals and other seeds.

Special Application of lipids

Polar lipids, serve as specialized surfactants known as emulsifiers. Lecithin is a phospholipid, which functions as a surfactant. Chemical properties of lecithin are used in the food industry to prevent fats from separating out of chocolate, mayonnaise, peanut butter, and salad dressings.

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Fat plays an important role in our diets. However, if you eat fat too much, its easy to get a higher risk for health problems. That is the Consequences from eating more fat. Overweight and Obesity Health consequences. Obesity makes people shame and complex. Obesity is worse than a cosmetic problem, it is a health hazard.

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Other diseases and health problems link to obesity include: Gallbladder disease Liver disease. Heart diseases Diabetes Cancer Breathing problems Arthritis Reproductive complications

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Therefore, we should balance fat in the daily meals to minimize the risk which to contract diseases were mentioned above.