We must keep in mind that too much fat is not good for us. High fat diets have been linked to cardiovascular disease, some types of cancer, and other degenerative diseases. Carry fat soluble vitamins Serve as emergency fuel in hard times Provide raw materials for synthesis Fat pads protect organs from shock Stimulate appetite , provide satiety Insulate against the cold Major component of cell membranes Converted to other compounds on demand Triglycerides 148 Fatty Acids and Glycerol combine to form triglycerides. Although these dietary fats are catagorized as saturated, monounsaturated or polyunsaturated, there is no such thing as a pure source of these triglycerides in nature. Triglycerides are naturally composed of a variety of different fatty acid lengths and saturation.
Much controversy shrouds the truth about fatty acids and health.
Family Many Fish oils Fish oils are thought to be healthful, but it is not recommended that they be used as supplements. Read the Consumer Corner article on Page 163 of your text for a sizzling review of fish oil supplements. The remainder of dietary fat is found mostly in two other classes of compounds listed below. These are lipids because of solubility considerations only and include Vitamin D , steroid hormones and bile . These compounds are necessary for proper health and are derived from cholesterol.