HTHSCI 3BB3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Acetyl-Coa, Very Low-Density Lipoprotein, National Council Licensure Examination
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Amdrs: adults 20-30% of diet, children 30-40, teens 25-35% Omega-3 and 6 fatty acids: the -6: -3 fatty acid ratio affects the types and amounts of eicosanoids produced, some are pro- inflammatory, and some are anti-inflammatory, the recommended ratio is 5:1-10:1 for -6: -3. Trans fatty acids: unsaturated fats hydronation trans fatty acid, this orientation is similar to saturated fatty acids, trans fats have been shown to. Assessing fat intake: high-fat meals contain more calories for the same portion size since fat provides 9 kcal/g energy, fat is less satiating than carbohydrates, so you must eat more to feel full. It takes less energy for the body to store and use fat. *conditionally essential- can be made only if we have the raw material. When ribosomes don"t have the correct amino acids, they cannot make the entire protein. In mexico tortillas, beans and rice are staples.