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What is a monounsaturated fatty acid?
A monounsaturated fatty acid is a type of fatty acid comprised of one double bond between carbons in their chains. (5)
What are types of monounsaturated fatty acids?
Myristoleic acid (cis-Tetradec-9-enoic acid) (2)
Palmitoleic acid (cis-Hexadec-9-enoic acid)(2)
cis-Vaccenic acid (cis-Octadec-11-enoic acid)(2)
Vaccenic acid (trans-Octadec-11-enoic acid)(2)
Paullinic acid (cis-13-Eicosenoic acid)(2)
Oleic acid (cis-Octadec-9-enoic acid)(2)
Elaidic acid (trans-oleic acid) (trans-Octadec-9-enoic acid)(2)
11-Eicosenoic acid (gondoic acid) (cis-Eicos-11-enoic acid)(2)
Erucic acid (cis-Tetracos-15-enoic acid)(2)
Brassidic acid (trans-Tetracos-15-enoic acid)(2)
Nervonic acid (cis-Tetracos-15-enoic acid)(2)
Sapienic acid (cis-6-Hexadecenoic acid)(2)
Gadoleic acid (cis-9-lcosenoic acid)(2)
Petroselinic acid (cis-Octadec-6-enoic acid)(2)
What foods contain monounsaturated fatty acids?
avocados (4)
olive oil (5)
nuts (5)
What is the RDA for monounsaturated fatty acids?
Monounsaturated fatty acids are synthesized by the human body and have no known beneficial role in prevent chronic diseases, and thus are no required in the diet. Therefore, no AI, EAR, or RDA is set. (3, pg 4)
Resources
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyunsaturated_fatty_acid
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monounsaturated_fat
3. https://nap.nationalacademies.org/read/10490/chapter/2#4
4. https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2017/08/30/Lutein-rich-avocados-may-support-eye-health-boost-memory-attention
5. https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/fat
