lipids in human nutrition

Explains the importance of a healthy, well-balanced diet, focusing on fats and oils and how the body uses them. Includes information on digestion and two recipes.

Discusses what fats are, how they are absorbed and stored in the body, how the body uses fats, and health problems caused by fats.

Describes fats and their function in our diet. Includes a gram-calorie chart.

An introduction to the Food Guide Pyramid, focusing on oils, the health benefits of them, and correct portion size.