D. Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty acids

eating well with Canada's food guide encourages Canadians to have how much fish per week?

2 meals per week

doctors recommend how much energy from omega-6 fatty acids?

5 - 10%

potential benefits of omega-3 fatty acids from fish sources (EPA/DHA) include

benefits related to heart disease, infant growth and development, andcancer

what's the difference between linoleic acid and conjugated linoleic acid as far as their structure goes?

conjugated linoleic acid the two double bonds are separated by one single Bond as opposed to in linoleic acid where they're separated by two single bonds

linoleic acid is an example of which type of fatty acid?

omega-6 fatty acid

what are some examples of omega-3 fatty acid sources?

flaxseed flaxseed oil canola oil and fish

is it better to get your Omega-3s from food or supplements?

food i-supplements May raise LDL cholesterol levels

where do omega-3 fatty acids get their name?

from their double carbon Bond 3 carbons from the end of the chain

where do omega-6 fatty acids get their name?

from their double carbon Bond 6 carbons from the end of their chain

the EPA/DHA content (Omega-3's from fish sources) is highest in fish that are typically prepared in which manner?

grilled baked or broiled fish

where is CLA found?

in animal products such as milk and meat of ruminants and other animals that chew the cud because bacteria in the stomach of ruminants convert linoleic acid to CLA

the American Heart Association recommends you include how much fish per week?

two to three fish meals per week

what are some sources of omega-6 fatty acids?

vegetable oil seeds nuts whole grain products

hello incidents of cardiovascular disease in Inuit population has been attributed to what?

the high omega-3 to omega-6 ratio in their diet which is based principally on fish products

what are the negative effects of high intakes of Omega-3s in some individuals?

they can increase bleeding time, interfere with wound healing, and suppressed immune functions they also provide an increased risk of contamination from pesticides

what are the potential health benefits of CLA?

they can play a potential role in cancer prevention, lower cholesterol, improve diabetes, improve immune function, and potentially lower body fat

linolenic acid is an example of which type of fatty acid?

omega-3 fatty acid

doctors recommend getting what percentage of energy from omega-3 fatty acids?

0.6 - 1.2%

which type of omega-3 fatty acid is from plant sources?

ALA

what are the three main types of omega-3 fatty acids?

ALA, EPA, DHA

which of the types of omega-3 fatty acids are from fish sources?

EPA, DHA

research first began on omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids when researchers noticed that people in which two places had such low rates of heart disease?

Greenland and Alaska

a higher intake of which fatty acid can improve the health of the heart?

Omega-3

what are some things that eicosanoids affect?

affect muscle relaxation and contraction, blood vessel dilation and constriction, blood clot formation, blood lipid regulation and immune response to injury and infection. they act somewhat like hormones

essential fatty acids can be used by the body to make what?

eicosanoids which are biologically active compounds that regulate body functions

what are the only two essential fatty acids?

linoleic and linolenic

what does the word essential mean when describing fatty acids?

that the body cannot make them itself you have to get them from foods