Exam 6: Fats

Fats that have a structure similar to triglycerides but also contain phosphate are known as _____.

People who chronically consume low-fat diets are highly likely to manifest an essential fatty acid deficiency.

In general, foods high in saturated fatty acids are found in which food groups?

Why is beta-oxidation important?

Explain why the recommendation often heard in health clubs-"you must burn fat to lose fat"-is faulty.

The production of ketones is part of the normal metabolic pathway for fat.

Identify sources of dietary fat.

Oils contain only monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fatty acids.

The diet of a highly trained athlete tends to be relatively low in fat because the need for carbohydrate and protein is relatively high.

Discuss the important points you would want to make in a counseling session with an athlete who has declared that dietary fat needs to be limited to keep from gaining body fat and that all fats are either "good" or "bad."

What role does carnitine play in fat metabolism?

_____ absorbed directly into the blood from the intestinal mucosa without being incorporated into a chylomicron:

Name the three major lipids in human nutrition.

The enzyme _____ stimulates the release of the fatty acids from the triglyceride in the blood so uptake by adipose and muscle cells can take place.

Heart-healthy fats such as nuts; fatty fish; and olive, canola, and flaxseed oils should be emphasized in diet planning.

Caffeine consumption can be an important aspect of endurance exercise training because it enhances the use of fat and spares muscle glycogen.

Write a comprehensive description of triglyceride absorption, transport, storage, and release from storage.

Given the current body of research, are medium-chain triglyceride supplements effective for improving endurance performance?

The point of highest relative fat metabolism (oxidation) occurs:

What is the most common transport protein for fatty acids that have been mobilized from adipose tissue?