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What are 5 important benefits of fat?
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Storage of energy : Fats are a rich source of energy and every excess amount of calories one consumes, is converted into lipids after the storage capacity for glycogen is exhausted. Heat insulation : If fat cover in subcutaneous layer was not there, we would easily die in winter Provide cushion to some delicate organs Like kidneys, And many other. There is a structure called greater omentum inside abdomen, it is full of fats and provides cushion to abdominal organs like liver etc. Cholesterol is used in synthesis of steroid hormones Phospholipids are essential components of cell membrane
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