Name at least four roles of fat in the body
What will be an ideal response?
Fat insulates the body and helps maintain body temperature; cushions certain organs; facilitates absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K; is the main source of stored energy in your body and provides nine calories per gram; in the form of phospholipids, are the main component of cell membranes.
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