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I. Significance of Fatty Acid Metabolism

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Fats are an important source of dietary calories. Typically 30-40% of calories in the American diet are from fat. Explore

Fat is the major form of energy storage. In a typical individual the fuel reserves are distributed as follows:

Explore: Compare this with the recommendations of the American Heart Association.

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