The City wants to hear from you! The City of Charles Town is the County seat of Jefferson County WV and is home to over 5,000 residents. The City was originally chartered in 1786 by the State of Virginia and named for Charles Washington, brother of the first president.
Lipids also play a role in the formation of your cell membranes. Deposits of fat in your body help support and protect vital organs including your heart, kidneys, liver and spleen. Lipids also provide insulation to prevent major temperature fluctuations as well.
Fats serve as an insulation material to allow body heat to be conserved and fats line and protect delicate internal organs from physical damage. Fats in the diet can be converted to other lipids that serve as the main structural material in the membranes surrounding our cells.