Stomach

Pancreas

Brain

Liver

Respiration and heart function

Speech and vision

Judgement and reasoning

Voluntary muscle control

60

10

35

20

Hydrogenation converts trans-fatty acids to cis-fatty acids.

The hydrogen atoms are

located on the same side of a double bond.

In nature, most double

bonds are

In the body, trans

-fatty acids are metabolised more

like saturated fats than like unsaturated fats.

The recommendations are highest

proportionately for adult males.

The recommendations assume

that dietary protein is from animal sources only.

The recommendations are established

at 8 grams per kilogram of ideal body weight.

The recommendations are

generous.

Butter

Tuna

Salad oil

Shortening

Protein synthesis will be

limited.

Body cells will synthesise

it.

Proteins will be made, but

they will lack that particular amino acid.

Health will not be affected

as long as other nutrients are adequate.

Unessential

Rarely essential

Essential

Moderately essential

30-40

5-10

45-65

20-30

30g

35g

25g

45g