Westwood Horizons Internet Cafe
Presents
Science of Lipids
(Phospholipids)
(Saturated Fats, Unsaturated Fats)
and
(Cholesterols)
Molecules of Life
Nucleic Acids (DNA and RNA)
Proteins (Amino
Acids)
Carbohydrates
(Simple and Complex)
Lipids
Kinds of Lipids
Phospholipids (In Cell Walls)
Saturated Fats
(Triglycerides) (Butter, Lard)
Unsaturated Fats
Monounsaturated Fats (MUFA) (Olive Oil and Nut Oil)
Polyunsaturated Fats (PUFA) (Canola, Safflower, Corn Oils)
Omega-3 fatty acids (Flaxseed Oil)
Omega-6 fatty acids
Cholesterols
Very Low Density Lipoprotein (VLDL - "Very Bad Cholesterol")
Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL - "Bad Cholesterol")
High Density Lipoprotein (HDL - "Good Cholesterol")
Steroid Hormones
Eicosanoids
Prostaglandins
Trans Fatty
Acids
The Ratio of HDL To LDL and Total
Cholesterol