Question

What are the 3 functions of fat in the body?

Answer 1

Fats:

1. They are the biological units composed of hydrogen, carbon and oxygen.
2. They are formed of glycerol and fatty acids.

Functions of fats:

1. They serve as an important storage form of food.
2. It provides energy to the body like carbohydrates.
3. It serves as a solvent for the fat-soluble vitamins.
4. Fat layer lying underneath the skin provides protection to the body against a rapid heat loss.