Lipid is required in the average diet because it________________?
Correct answer: D. Provides essential fatty acid
- A. has a high caloric value
- B. is necessary for storage of carbohydrates
- C. aids in absorption of carbohydrates
- D. Provides essential fatty acid
Explanation
Dietary lipid is required particularly because it supplies essential fatty acids, which humans cannot synthesize and must obtain from food. Its high caloric value is useful, but energy can also be obtained from carbohydrates and proteins.
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