fat (fat)
fat [fat]
1. adipose tissue, forming soft pads between organs, smoothing and rounding out body contours, and furnishing a reserve supply of energy.
2. an ester of glycerol with fatty acids, usually oleic, palmitic, or stearic acid.
polyunsaturated fat one containing polyunsaturated fatty acids.
saturated fat one containing saturated fatty acids.
unsaturated fat one containing unsaturated fatty acids.
| saturated fat n. A fat, most often of animal origin, having chains of saturated fatty acids. An excess of these fats in the diet is thought to raise the cholesterol level in the bloodstream. |
Bad Fat
Any fat linked to increased atherosclerosis, and a poor lipid profile
Examples Saturated fats (e.g., red meat, butter, ice cream); trans fats—processed foods (e.g., margarines), commercially baked or fried foods, whole milk
Examples Saturated fats (e.g., red meat, butter, ice cream); trans fats—processed foods (e.g., margarines), commercially baked or fried foods, whole milk
fat [fat]
1. the adipose tissue of the body.
2. a triglyceride (or triacylglycerol) that is an ester of fatty acids and glycerol. Each fat molecule contains one glycerol residue connected by ester linkages to three fatty acid residues, which may be the same or different. The fatty acids may have no double bonds in the carbon chain (saturated fatty acids), one double bond (monounsaturated), or two or more double bonds (polyunsaturated). Essential fatty acids cannot be synthesized by the body but must be obtained from the diet or from intravenous infusion of lipids.
Saturated and Unsaturated Fats. All of the common unsaturated fatty acids are liquid (oils) at room temperature. Through the process of hydrogenation, hydrogen can be incorporated into certain unsaturated fatty acids so that they are converted into solid fats for cooking purposes. Margarine is an example of the hydrogenation of unsaturated fatty acids into a solid substance.
brown fat a thermogenic type of adipose tissue containing a dark pigment, and arising during embryonic life in certain specific areas in many mammals, including humans (see illustration); it is prominent in the newborn. Called also brown adipose tissue.
Sites of brown fat in the neonate. From McKinney et al., 2000.
neutral fat fat (def. 2).
polyunsaturated fat a fat containing polyunsaturated fatty acids; see also fat.
saturated fat a fat containing saturated fatty acids; see also fat.
unsaturated fat a fat containing unsaturated fatty acids; see also fat.
Patient discussion about saturated fat.
Q. I am aware of trans fats and saturated fats develop heart related problems. Do I still have chances of this? I am aware of trans fats and saturated fats famous for developing heart related problems. But as I exercise regularly and I do not find that I may get any problem in future neither my dad had any problem. We both have strong constitution. But even though I wanted know that do I still have chances of having this problem if I keep the intake of fats.
A. I SUGGEST,,not smoking,reduce blood cholesterol,it isnt just cholesterol in food that raises levels in blood,its the saturated fat-which stimulates the body to produce its own harmful cholesterol,,,keep your blood pressure (HYPERTENSION)low,by reducing your sodium intake(SALT),,,,increase your potassium and calcium,by eating fruit,veg,eat fiber,eat fish,take antioxidant vitamins,and learn how to cope with stress,example,,yoga,meditation,deep breathing or psychotherapy...mrfoot56
Q. I am wondering if any of you are ENTHUSED about the use of COCONUT OIL. I ask because it IS SATURATED FAT. I have trouble losing weight. That inculdes getting cold frequently, and was wondering if cocounut oil would help me maintain body temperture more easily. Also, I have notice that SOME claim that coconut oil has many health benefits not affiliated with polyunsaturates.
A. i know there was a Polynesian research about people that consume coconut oil on a daily basis in parallel to people who don't. they found out that there are high cholesterol levels among the people that consumed coconut oil but no significant difference in heart problems.
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