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Fats and Oils; Functions in the Body and Daily Needs

Roles and Functions of Fats in the Body 1. Most lipids are the building blocks of the human body. (The concept of lipid is a broad concept that includes fats, oils, fatty acids, phospholipids and steroids.) 2. Fats are the body’s energy stores. Excess calories taken into the body are stored in the form of fat. Energy is provided by using stored fats for calorie…