HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Triglycerides are a common type of fat that accounts for about 95 per cent of all dietary fats. Both animal and vegetable fats contain triglycerides. Once digested, triglycerides circulate in the bloodstream to be used as energy by the cells. Any leftovers are stored in body fat to fuel the body between meals.

Detailed explanation-2: -1. Triglycerides: They account for more than 95 percent of dietary lipids and can be found in fried products, butter, milk, cheese, and some meats.

Detailed explanation-3: -95% of fats in the diet are in the form of triglycerides. Sterols (like cholesterol) make up about 3% of dietary fat intake and phospholipids make up roughly 2% of dietary fat intake. The structure of a triglyceride is made up of glycerol and three fatty acids.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dietary fat intake comes predominantly (98%) in the form of triglycerides, derived from both animal-and plant-based products ( IOM 2005 ). Butter, margarine, vegetable oils, meat and poultry, milk and dairy products, egg yolk, nuts and a variety of processed foods are the main sources of dietary fat.