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The
Triglycerides
predominate, both in
foods and in the body
FATTY ACIDS
1.
2.
3.
PHOSPHOLIPIDS
STEROLS
DIGESTION
1.
2.
3.
4.
ROLES OF TRIGLYCERIDES
Provide an energy reserve when stored in
the bodys fat tissue.
Insulate against temperature extremes.
Protect organs against shock
Help the body use CHO & CHON
efficiently