Functions of Fats in the Body
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Functions of Fats in the Body
Energy fuel, energy stores, emergency reserve, padding, insulation, cell membranes, raw materials
Energy fuel
Fats = 80-90% of all resting body's energy and much of the energy used to fuel muscular work
Energy stores
Fats are the body's chief form of stored energy
Insulation
Fats insulate against temperature extremes by forming a fat layer under the skin
Padding
Fats protect the internal organs from shock through fat pads inside the body cavity.
Emergency reserve
Fats serve as an emergency fuel supply in times of illness and diminished food intake
Raw Materials
Lipids are converted to other compounds, such as hormones, bile, and vitamin D, as needed.
Cell membranes
fats form the major material of cell membranes
