What are the similarities and difference between a steroid and a hydrocarbon chain? Hydrocarbon chain Steroid What would an example of a balanced meal be if your goal was to have a balance of macromolecules in your diet each meal? You need to make sure that you include a protein (meat, nuts) You need to include a fat (avocado, olive oil, fish) You need to include carbohydrates (sugars to add to your energy source) I will be able to recognize the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats Draw an example of a saturated fat Draw an example of an unsaturated fat Why are some unsaturated fats bad for us? What is a trans-fat and what is it’s general shape? Why is this unhealthy? Trans fats are a type of unsaturated fats with a special trans (opposite sides) type of double bond. The double bond causes a kink in the hydrocarbon chair, which causes the fat to take up more room. Trans fats are unhealthy for us as they raise our cholesterol and block our arteries due to their size. Industry adds trans fats bonds into our foods because it helps food last a very long time. Eating trans fats causes an increase in your heart attack risk. What are some examples of healthy fats? Why are they healthy?
What are the similarities and difference between a steroid and a hydrocarbon chain? Hydrocarbon chain Steroid What would an example of a balanced meal be if your goal was to have a balance of macromolecules in your diet each meal? You need to make sure that you include a protein (meat, nuts) You need to include a fat (avocado, olive oil, fish) You need to include carbohydrates (sugars to add to your energy source) I will be able to recognize the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats Draw an example of a saturated fat Draw an example of an unsaturated fat Why are some unsaturated fats bad for us? What is a trans-fat and what is it’s general shape? Why is this unhealthy? Trans fats are a type of unsaturated fats with a special trans (opposite sides) type of double bond. The double bond causes a kink in the hydrocarbon chair, which causes the fat to take up more room. Trans fats are unhealthy for us as they raise our cholesterol and block our arteries due to their size. Industry adds trans fats bonds into our foods because it helps food last a very long time. Eating trans fats causes an increase in your heart attack risk. What are some examples of healthy fats? Why are they healthy?
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