Chapter Five Lecture Review Questions

1. Name five classes of lipids and their general use.

2. Define fatty acid (FA) and explain saturated, unsaturated, essential and nonessential FAs.

3. Name four different naturally occurring sources for fats.

4. Where and how are fats digested in the body?

5. Give the source, storage organ, function, and hormone release for bile.

6. Explain where and how fats are absorbed in the body.

7. Define transfats and give two examples.

8. Explain what is meant by micelle and chylomicron.

9. Explain the difference between HDL and LDL.

10. Know the hormones related to fat storage and use.

11. Know the dietary intake % requirements for fats and also cholesterol mg/dl values.

12. Name four problems related to lipid digestion/absorption/metabolism.

13. Be able to calculate the energy contribution of lipids.