Nutrition Counseling and Education Skills for Dietetics Professionals notes

The functions of fat in the body include a. enzyme production, insulation of long bones, and bone structure. b. formation of bone structure and energy for daily activities. c. flavoring low-fat foods, supplying fatty acids, and lubrication for vital organs. d. insulation of vital organs, temperature regulation, and cell membrane structure. ANS: D In the body, fat around vital organs and under the skin provides insulation and helps regulate body temperature; fat is also a component of cel...

The functions of fat in the body include a. enzyme production, insulation of long bones, and bone structure. b. formation of bone structure and energy for daily activities. c. flavoring low-fat foods, supplying fatty acids, and lubrication for vital organs. d. insulation of vital organs, temperature regulation, and cell membrane structure. ANS: D In the body, fat around vital organs and under the skin provides insulation and helps regulate body temperature; fat is also a component of cel...