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Ingested in the diet and manufactured by the body Used to form cell membranes and make hormones
Cholesterol
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Also found in palm and coconut oil and peanut butter, Solid at room temperature Saturated with hydrogen atoms, High intake linked to CVD
Saturated Fats
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Comes primarily from animal sources (meat,eggs,dairy)
Saturated Fats
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An unsaturated fat that is artificially infused with hydrogen. Improves appearance and lengthens shelf life of some products. Is as harmful as saturated fat in promoting CVD and obesity
Trans Fat
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fish, corn, soybean, and peanut oils
polysaturated
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olive and canola oils
monosaturated
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Comes from plants Liquid at room temperature
unsaturated fats
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fish, walnuts canola oil
omega 3 fatty acids
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vegetable oils, nuts, avocados, soybeans
Alpha-linoleic acid
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Necessary for human health Cannot be made by the body
Essential fatty acids
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Provides 4 kcal of energy per gram
protein
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formed by amino acids. Serves a variety of roles in the body: Enzymes for metabolism, Enables muscle contraction, Acts as connective tissue, Promotes blood clotting, Acts as a messenger for hormones, Builds and repairs tissue
protein
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___ g of protein per kg of body weight is adequate for average individuals
0.8
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