What Are Lipids?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
3. Fats
Fats are lipids that are solid at room temperature. Examples include some cooking fats like lard, while fats are also found in foods like cheese and butter. There are numerous sources of fats in food, including animal fats, and they provide us with a very good source of nutrition as they tend to be high in vitamin and mineral content.
Fats have a very high calorific value, which is one reason why it is a good idea to avoid having too many in your diet. In addition to containing so many calories, fats are also bad in large quantities because they can cause other problems such as contributing to blocked blood vessels and liver problems.
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