diff --git a/education/nutrition/Lipids.md b/education/nutrition/Lipids.md index 2a39375..130a7cc 100644 --- a/education/nutrition/Lipids.md +++ b/education/nutrition/Lipids.md @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ A fatty acid is a hydrocarbon chain found in lipids; one end of the chain forms - Sources include: - **Canola oil** - **Olive oil** - - **Avacados** + - **Avocados** - Nuts - Seeds - Peanut butter @@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ A fatty acid is a hydrocarbon chain found in lipids; one end of the chain forms - Increases risk of heart disease - **Essential fatty acids** are fatty acids that must be supplied by the diet - **Linoleic acid** - 18 carbon omega-6 fatty acid found in vegetable oils - - **Alpha-linolenic acid** - 18 carbon omega-3 fatty acid, found in flaxseed, walnuts + - **Alpha-linolenic acid** - 18 carbon omega-3 unsaturated fatty acid, found in flaxseed, walnuts - Precursor for - Eicosapentaonoic acid (EPA) - 20 carbons - Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA): 22 carbons