Function of lipids

Function of lipids

1- energy source as 1gm fat release 9k.cal

2- body temperature keeping (insulator)

3- water ware house as 100gm combustion release 107 gm H2O

4- satiating

5- component of cell membrane

Classification of fatty acids

1- saturated: solid at room temperature as cheese, egg, meat and yogurt

2- unsaturated:   *monounsaturated: solid at fridge, oil at room temperature as avo 

                               cados, peanut oil; and olive oil

                             *polyunsaturated: oil at room temperature as fish oil,linse,evening and    primrose oil