NUTRITION
LIPIDS
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Detailed explanation-1: -Triglycerides are tri-esters consisting of a glycerol bound to three fatty acid molecules.
Detailed explanation-2: -Most lipids in the diet are in the form of triglycerides, in which three different fatty acids are esterified to the glycerol backbone, these fatty acids can be SFA, MUFA, and, PUFA.
Detailed explanation-3: -The three types of triglycerides which arise from these types of fatty acids; are saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated triglycerides.
Detailed explanation-4: -The left part of this triglyceride molecule represents glycerol. Each of the three long chains on the right represents a different fatty acid. From top to bottom, the fatty acids are palmitic acid, oleic acid, and alpha-linolenic acid. These fatty acids are shown in Figure 3.6.