HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Lipids, including triglycerides, fat cells, lipoproteins, and cell membranes, are processed in various forms in the body. Any excess energy absorbed is converted into triglycerides, which along with globules make up 90 percent of fat cells. To keep the body going, these fat cells have enough energy storage for 30 days.

Detailed explanation-2: -Storing Energy Most of the energy required by the human body is provided by carbohydrates and lipids. As discussed in the Carbohydrates chapter, glucose is stored in the body as glycogen. While glycogen provides a ready source of energy, lipids primarily function as an energy reserve.