Role of Fats and Lipids in the Body-1

Patient was educated on role of fats and lipids in the body as follows: Together with carbohydrates and proteins, fats are one of the major nutrients. Fats store rich energy and each gram of fat, upon metabolism, yields 9 calories of energy. Deficiency of fats can result in energy deprivation and weakness. Fats form an important component of cell membrane, which surrounds the cells in various organs of the body. Surrounding the cells, fats control [...]