All About Lipids
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- 1. the type of unsaturated fat that is found in fatty fish like tuna and salmon.
- 5. The building block for all the fats in our food and body.
- 8. A type of unsaturated fat that is vital for brain health.
- 9. A waxy substance found in our blood that plays a role in hormone and cellular development
- 12. A type of lipid that is formed when excess dietary fat needs to be stored.
- 13. A substance found in foods (whole grains, fruits, vegetables) that can decrease the amount of cholesterol in your blood.
- 14. The type of unsaturated fat that is found in foods like peanut butter and avocados.
- 16. A type of oil that is unsaturated and great for cooking.
- 18. The type of fat that is found in foods like avocadoes and almonds.
- 19. One of the few saturated fats that is naturally found in plants is found in this cooking oil.
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- 2. A type of unsaturated fat that is found in fatty fish like salmon.
- 3. The type of fat that is found in foods like butter and cheese.
- 4. Process of combining unsaturated fats with hydrogen to make them more solid.
- 6. The type of cholesterol that can decrease your risk of heart disease and stroke.
- 7. The number of calories that are found in one gram of fat.
- 10. The type of cholesterol that can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.
- 11. A type of fatty tissue that is important for insulation and energy storage.
- 12. The type of fat that is found in processed foods like prepackaged brownies and cakes.
- 15. A fatty substance found in the blood that can build up in arteries.
- 17. A fat soluble vitamin that plays an important role in blood clotting.