Lipids have many important functions in the body
- Lipids provide the major stored energy source in the body
- Fat layer forms a protective layer around vital organs
- Provide essential fatty acids
- Phospholipids are components of all cell membranes
- Fats carry essential vitamins (fat soluble vitamins A,D,E,K)
- Adipose tissue (fat layer) helps the body stay warm
- Fats are absorbed slower that CHO or proteins..the more fat in a meal the longer it sits in the stomach leading to the feeling of being full.