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@ -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 - 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. - **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 - 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 - **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 - **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 fatty acid, found in flaxseed, walnuts