Even+more+lipid+info

= Lipids are fatty acids and their derivatives, and substances related biosynthetically or functionally to these compounds. = Lipids are made of numerous fatlike chemical compounds that are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. Lipid compounds include monoglycerides, diglycerides, triglycerides, phosphatides, cerebrosides, sterols, terpenes, fatty alcohols, and fatty acids. Dietary fats supply energy, carry fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K), and are a source of antioxidants and bioactive compounds. Fats are also incorporated as structural components of the brain and cell membranes.

The above photo represents the structure of fatty acids