0
What else can I help you with?
What is the difference between saturated fat and unsaturated fat?
I'll charitably assume that you don't have internet access properly where you live, since even a child could use Google to look this up online. Saturated fats bad. Unsaturated fats better. Polyunsaturated fats best. Trans fats not good. Hydrogenated fats bad. Unsaturated fats are more easily broken-down in our digestive system, so they cause less damage than saturated fats. They have a different structure from saturated fats, best explained as weak spots in their carbon chains. HOWEVER, carbohydrates are a much bigger danger to you, they keep your blood sugar high, which damages your arteries and all of your organs, especially the pancreas, which then can't control your blood sugar properly and the damage continues. Fat deposits can build up in the damaged areas of arteries, causing blockages. Without the damage the fats would be just pumped around to somewhere they can be useful.
Distinguish between a saturated and an unsaturated fat and list some unique emergent properties that are a consequence of these structural differences?
A fat is saturated when all of the carbon atoms in the fatty acid chains are bonded to at least two hydrogens. A fat is unsaturated when there is at least one double bond between carbons in the fatty acid chains, and it is polyunsaturated when there are multiple double bonds. The hydrocarbon chains of polyunsaturated fats bend at the places where there are double bonds and this causes them to have low melting points - the fat molecules do not align close together.
How are hydrogenated oils like saturated fats?
Hydrogenation adds hydrogen atoms to the double bonds in unsaturated fats which converts them to semisoild material, which is similar to that of saturated fats (they tend to be solid since their formation is generally stronger than that of unsaturated) The similarities; (semi)solid form. For example; margarine.
What types of foods contain saturated lipids?
Foods high in saturated fats include animal products like fatty cuts of meat, poultry with skin, full-fat dairy products, and certain oils such as coconut oil and palm oil. Processed foods like pastries, cakes, and fried foods can also be sources of saturated fats.
How do unsaturated fatty acids, which have double bonds, differ from saturated fatty acids in terms of their chemical structure and health implications?
Unsaturated fatty acids have double bonds in their chemical structure, while saturated fatty acids do not. This difference affects their health implications, as unsaturated fats are generally considered healthier than saturated fats due to their ability to lower bad cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.
What fats come animals?
saturated
What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?
Saturated fats are solid at room temperature and come mainly from animal sources, while unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature and come mainly from plant sources. Saturated fats are linked to heart disease, while unsaturated fats are considered healthier for the heart.
What is the difference between saturated fat and unsaturated fat?
Saturated fats are solid at room temperature and come mainly from animal sources, while unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature and come mainly from plant sources. Saturated fats are linked to heart disease, while unsaturated fats are considered healthier for the heart.
What are some saturated items?
Saturated fats are the fats that come from animal products. One saturated item would be cheese, like Parmesan, and Cheddar. Another would be milk chocolate, because it is made of milk and butter, which come from animals.
What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats and how do they impact our health differently?
Saturated fats are solid at room temperature and come mainly from animal sources, while unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature and come mainly from plant sources. Saturated fats can raise cholesterol levels and increase the risk of heart disease, while unsaturated fats can help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. It is recommended to limit intake of saturated fats and choose unsaturated fats for better overall health.
Is carbohydrates saturated fats?
No, carbohydrates are entirely different from saturated fats.
How to tell the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?
Saturated fats are solid at room temperature and come from animal sources, while unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature and come from plant sources. You can tell the difference by looking at the physical state of the fat and its source.
How do you analysis fat or oil?
An oil is a type of fat. Fats are divided into saturated and unsaturated. Generally, saturated fats come from animals and are solid at room temperature, and unsaturated fats come from plant sources and are liquid at room temperature. Oils are most often examples of unsaturated fats, such as canola oil.
Solid fats have a high proportion of .?
Solid fats have a high proportion of saturated fats.
olive and canola oils are examples of saturated fats?
Yes, but it is good saturated fats (monounsaturated fats).
Which are formed from fatty acids with single carbon to carbon bonds?
Saturated fatty acids are formed from carbon to carbon single bonds. These molecules are typically solid at room temperature and are commonly found in animal fats and some plant oils. Consuming too many saturated fats can increase the risk of heart disease.
What is the RDA for a teenager for saturated fats?
As a teenager you do not need to limit your intake of saturated fat. I would recommend at least 10% of your calories come from saturated fat.
