The Functions Of Fat In The Body

Assignment Instructions:

• Select ONE question from the list below and answer it completely.
• Write a professionally written paragraph to answer your selected question.
• Reference your information using the APA citation format.

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Select the question you would like to answer from the list provided below:

1. Define the three classifications of lipids.  Explain how are they different?
2. Explain the three specific types of types of fatty acids and give food sources for each.  Are any fatty acids considered essential?
3. What are the processes involved in digesting fat? Be specific.
4. What are the functions of fat in the body and what are the best sources of fat?
5. What are the dietary recommendations for total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, trans fat and essential fatty acids?
6. Describe how trans fatty acids are created. Explain the drawbacks of consuming this type of fat and its impact on human health.
7. Discuss some of the diseases that can result from an unhealthy lipid profile for an extended period of time.
8. What dietary changes will help decrease the risk of developing heart disease.