saturated fat

SATURATED FAT

Adopted September 24, 2010 by Alina Dyak.

What makes up my Biochemical

CarbonHydrogen Oxygen

Saturated Fats and Subunits Amino Acids

Glycerol

Functional Groups Carboxylic Acids Alcohols

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Type of Organic Compound Lipids

General Functions of Biochemical Saturated fats tends to increase blood

cholesterol levels. Contains sources of energy.

Functions of Saturated Fats

Saturated fats are needed for energy, hormone production, cellular membranes and for organ padding.

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Saturated fat is found mostly in meat and dairy products.

Solid at room temperatures.

Where in the body?

Are found in dairy products so they enter the body when consumed.

Fat serves as the storage substance for the body's extra calories. It fills the fat cells.

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Effects on the Body Fats supply fatty acids, which are not

made by the body and must be obtained from food.

Eating too much saturated fat is one of the major risk factors for heart disease.

Talents

By. "The Importance of Saturated Fats for Biological Functions." The Weston A. Price Foundation. Web. 27 Sept. 2010. http://www.westonaprice.org

"Biology: Organic Compounds - CliffsNotes." Get Homework Help with CliffsNotes Study Guides - CliffsNotes. Web. 27 Sept. 2010. http://www.cliffsnotes.com

"Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry." Clinton Community College. Web. 26 Sept. 2010. http://faculty.clintoncc.suny.edu

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