What are Neutral fats/Triglycerides?

Triglycerides are the most common lipid found in the body. They contain three chains of fatty
acids. Although similar in structure to the phospholipids that build cell membranes, triglycerides
are completely hydrophobic, meaning they cannot mix with water, so they cannot integrate
into membranes. When you eat, your body converts any calories it doesn't need to use right
away into triglycerides. The triglycerides are stored in your fat cells. Later, hormones release
triglycerides for energy between meals.

What Is the Function of Triglycerides?

Triglycerides provide your body with energy, but their main function is to store unused calories
and provide your body with energy. The food you eat contains calories in the form of
carbohydrates, protein and fat. When you consume more calories than your body can use, it
stores those calories in the form of triglycerides. Triglycerides serve a necessary function --
without them your body would run out of energy unless you were eating constantly.

The best way to reduce your triglyceride level is to decrease the number of calories you
consume each day, especially if you are overweight.

What Is Saturated Fat?

Saturated fats are called "saturated" because of their chemical structure. All fats are made up
of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen molecules. Saturated fats are "saturated" with hydrogen
atoms, which means they have the greatest number of hydrogen atoms possible and no double
bonds in their chemical structure.

Foods that contain saturated fats include: Animal meat, Certain plant oils, Dairy products,
Processed meats, and Pre-packaged snacks

FUNCTION
Their function is to provide energy for the body, protect the body and to insulate the body.
Your body needs healthy fats for energy and other functions. But too much saturated fat can
cause cholesterol to build up in your arteries . Saturated fats raise your LDL (bad) cholesterol.
High LDL cholesterol increases your risk for heart disease and stroke
What Is Unsaturated Fat?
In the simplest of explanations, unsaturated fat is the fat typically found in plant-based food
(think items like vegetables, nuts and seeds) as well as in many fish that land on our plates.
Scientifically speaking, unsaturated fat is a fatty acid built primarily from carbon and hydrogen.
What’s unique about unsaturated fat on a molecular level is that it’s missing at least two
hydrogen atoms. Hence the “unsaturated” in the name. Here’s why: The weaker structure
means unsaturated fats are typically an oily liquid instead of a solid at room temperature. That
means they’re also less likely to eventually gunk up your arteries.

There are two types of unsaturated fats in the food that you eat: monounsaturated fats and
polyunsaturated fats. The difference between “mono” and “poly” unsaturated fats involves the
number of double bonds

FUNCTION
Its function is it can help boost good cholesterol and lower bad cholesterol in your blood, which
can lower your risk of heart disease or stroke. They also work to maintain your body's cells and
brain health, and certain fats even fight inflammation. In addition, unsaturated fats can help
you absorb certain vitamins, such as A, D, E and K.

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https://health.clevelandclinic.org/the-skinny-on-unsaturated-fats-why-you-need-them-the-best-sources/

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