diff --git a/education/nutrition/Lipids.md b/education/nutrition/Lipids.md index 99672cb..3cfecd7 100644 --- a/education/nutrition/Lipids.md +++ b/education/nutrition/Lipids.md @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ A fatty acid is a hydrocarbon chain found in lipids; one end of the chain forms - The number of carbon atoms - The type of bond between carbon atoms -- An omega-3 fatty acid is a +- An omega-3 fatty acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid with its first double bond at the third carbon from the omega end of the chain. - **Saturated fatty acid (SFA)** Every single carbon atom is filled with hydrogen atoms - **Unsaturated fatty acid** is a fatty acid that is missing hydrogen atoms and has one or more double bonds within the carbon chain @@ -56,6 +56,11 @@ A fatty acid is a hydrocarbon chain found in lipids; one end of the chain forms - Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA): 22 carbons - Both acids are found mainly in fatty fish - Essential fatty acids are needed for growth and healthy cell membranes, especially in the brain. + - Infants that have an essential fatty acid deficiency can experience developmental and nerve system issues. + - Signs of essential fatty acid deficiency include: + - Scaly skin + - Hair loss + - Poor wound healing # Triglycerides A lipid that has three fatty acids attached to a three-carbon compound called glycerol - Comprises 95% of lipids in food and body