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I. Significance of Fatty Acid Metabolism

    

Energy

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:

• fat: 100,000 kcal.
• protein: 25,000 kcal.
• carbohydrate: 650 kcal.

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