NUTRITION
ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS
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Question
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What is the primary functions of fats?
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Store energy and protect organs
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Hair and nail growth
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Growth and repair of body tissues
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Improves life span and maintenance of life
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Triglycerides, cholesterol and other essential fatty acids-the scientific term for fats the body can’t make on its own-store energy, insulate us and protect our vital organs. They act as messengers, helping proteins do their jobs.
Detailed explanation-2: -They serve as an important storage form of food. It provides energy to the body like carbohydrates. It serves as a solvent for the fat-soluble vitamins.
Detailed explanation-3: -The main biological functions of lipids include storing energy, as lipids may be broken down to yield large amounts of energy. Lipids also form the structural components of cell membranes, and form various messengers and signaling molecules within the body.
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