Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance 9th Edition by Scott Powers, Edward Howley

Exercise 5

Relative to coronary heart disease, why is there a major focus on dietary fat?

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Dietary lipids include triglycerides, phospholipids, and cholesterol. The lipids that are solids at room temperature are called fats whereas those lipids that are liquid at room temperature are oils. Fats are rich in energy and are essential for absorption of fat soluble vitamins. Apart from that, they are required for formation of cell membranes, hormone synthesis, insulation, and protection of internal organs.