diff --git a/education/nutrition/Lipids.md b/education/nutrition/Lipids.md index bed1dc4..ae95668 100644 --- a/education/nutrition/Lipids.md +++ b/education/nutrition/Lipids.md @@ -42,6 +42,10 @@ A fatty acid is a hydrocarbon chain found in lipids; one end of the chain forms - Hydrogen atoms of the double bonded carbon are on the same side of the hydrocarbon atom - **Trans fats** are unsaturated fatty acids that have a trans double bond. - Hydrogen atoms of the double bonded carbons are on the opposite side of the hydrocarbon chain + - **Hydrogenation** is the food manufacturing process that adds hydrogen atoms to liquid vegetable oil, forming trans fats. + - Can be stored for longer periods because they are less likely to undergo oxidation + - Raise "bad" cholesterol levels in the blood + - 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