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Because the nucles of people under the restricted age of 2 yrs. have to have enough fat to sustain the child. Hence the word baby fat. (they help the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins. All ages)

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Lipids are the main structural component in cell membranes. They form what is called a "phospholipid bilayer" which allows the passage of water and other essential materials into the cell and lets wastes out of the cell.

Lipids also store energy and help absorb some vitamins.

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Fats have very many uses in living organisms. Fats insulate body organs against shock, maintain the body temperature, promote healthy cell function, and play an important role in maintaining healthy skin.

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Fats and oils are used to storge energy in a living organism

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Fats are important to living organisms because they stop pathogens from entering the body and insulate the body. Fats help to moderate temperatures.

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Fats are important to living things in various ways. The main role of fats is to provide energy to the muscle cells and aid digestion of fat-soluble nutrients.

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Food provides organisms with necessary nutrients and energy.

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1. As cell membrains - the lipids separate "us" from everything else.

2. High energy source and storage.

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to store energy

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