Triacylglycerols (fats and oils) are the concentrated dietary source of fuel, contributing 15-50 % of the body energy requirements. Phospholipids and cholesterol (from animal sources) are also important in nutrition. MAJOR NUTRITIONAL FUNCTIONS OF LIPIDS: Dietary lipids have two major nutritive functions. Supply triacylglycerols that normally constitute about 90 % of dietary lipids which is a concentrated source of fuel […]
