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State the Big Idea for Fatty Acids |
1. Healthy Fatty Acid deficiency is epidemic 2. Inflammation can be effectively managed with nutritional therapy, therefore reducing healing time |
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Name the 2 Essential Fatty Acids |
1. Alpha-linoleic Acid (Omega 3) 2. Linoleic Acid (Omega 6) |
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List 4 roles of fats in the body |
1. slows absorption of food for proper energy regulation 2. protects organs 3. makes food taste good 4. makes up cell membranes 5. necessary for proper absorption of A,D,E and K 6. necessary for production of cholesterol and bile 7. imperative to managing inflammation 8. required for the adequate use of protein
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Explain the impacts of a diet low in Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids to the healing process |
Healing will be slowed as inflammation will be higher due to essential fatty acids being essential for the formation of anti-inflammatory prostaglandins |
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Identify the 3 primary cofactors you need to consider when balancing prostaglandin formation |
1. Proper digestion 2. Proper liver function 3. Proper enzymes |
