Fats and

Lipids
What are fats?
Fats are one of the three
main macronutrients
They are also known
astriglycerides
Fats are consisted of the
elements carbon (C),
hydrogen (H) and oxygen
(O) with a carboxyl group (-
 What are
lipids?
Lipidsare a group of
naturally
occurringmoleculesthat
include triglycerides, steroids,
phospholipids, etc.
They are defined
ashydrophobic or amphiphilic
molecules (having a polar
 The terms "oil", "fat", and
"lipid" are often confused. "Oil"
normally refers to a fat that is
liquid atroom temperature,
while "fat" may specifically
refer to fats that are solids at
room temperature. "Lipid" is
the general term, as a lipid is
Types of Fats
Saturated Fat
Unsaturated Fat
Trans fat
Saturated vs. Unsaturated
Saturated fat
Tends to be solid at room
temperature.
It is found mostly in
animal foods, such as
milk, cheese, and meat.
Examples
Unsaturated fat
are liquid at room
temperature.
They are found in foods
from plants, such as
vegetable oils, nuts, and
seeds.
Types of Unsaturated
Fats
Monounsaturated
fat
Omega-9 fatty acids
Polyunsaturated fat
Omega-3 fatty acids
Omega-6 fatty acids
Types of Unsaturated
Fats
Monounsaturated
Fats
Are liquid at room
temperature but start to
solidify at refrigerator
temperatures. Peanut oils,
and avocados are sources of
monounsaturated fat.
Examples
Polyunsaturated Fat
Polyunsaturated oils are
liquid at room temperature
and in the refrigerator.
Omega-3 fatty acid is most
abundant in fish (and fish oil
supplements). Omega-
6fatty acid is found in most
vegetable oils as well as in
Examples
Studies show that eating
foods rich in both
monounsaturated fats
(MUFAs) and
polyunsaturated fats
(PUFAs) improves blood
cholesterol levels, which
can decrease your risk of
heart disease. Research
 Trans fat
Most trans fats are made
from oils through a food
processing method called
partial hydrogenation.
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Unsaturated fats
Saturated fats
Trans fats
Types of Lipids
Triglycerides
Steroids
Phospholipids
Triglycerides
Is the largest class of
lipids
the triglycerides are
composed of one
molecule of glycerol
joined with bonds of
Steroids
The second class of lipids
All steroids are derivatives of a
common structure made up of 4
fused carbon rings. Each
different steroid contains
different chemical groups
attached to these rings
Phospholipids
Are derivatives of triglycerides
It is consisted of a glycerol
molecule with twofatty acids,
a phosphate group on the third
carbon, and commonly an
additionalpolar molecule.
They are the major component
of cell membrane.
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