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Facts of Fats (Lipids). Apart from carbohydrates and protein, fats or lipids are the third major macronutrients required by the body. Although 'fat' has a bad reputation and is often used to describe saggy bottoms and tire bellies, some fat is essential for development.uch like carbohydrates, lipids are made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Fat is the most concentrated energy source, and while it has many functions within the body, one of its main duties is to transport, absorb and digest the fat soluble vitamins, A, D, E and K. Other functions include:
There are numerous types of fat. Your body makes its own fat from taking in excess calories. Some fats are found in foods from plants and animals and are known as dietary fat. Dietary fat is a macronutrient that provides energy for your body.Fat is essential to your health because it supports a number of your body's functions. Polyunsaturated fat. 2  This is a type of fat found mostly in plant-based foods and oils. 3  Evidence shows that eating foods rich in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) improves blood cholesterol levels, which can decrease your risk of heart disease. 4  PUFAs may also help decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes. 5  Omega-3 fatty acids.