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
             


       
 

 


 

 

 

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