Role of Fats in Diet

The primary role of fat in diet is that of an energy source, either for immediate needs or for storage in adipose tissue for later use. However, excessive fat intake causes elevated levels of blood lipids, which consist of cholesterol, lipoproteins, and triglycerides. Lipoproteins are classified as low-density lipoproteins (LDLs), very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDLs), high-density lipoproteins […]