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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LipidLipid - Wikipedia

    2 days ago · Lipids are a broad group of organic compounds which include fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins (such as vitamins A, D, E and K), monoglycerides, diglycerides, phospholipids, and others. The functions of lipids include storing energy, signaling , and acting as structural components of cell membranes .

    • Sterol

      Sterol is an organic compound with formula C 17 H 28 O,...

    • Lipid Signaling

      Common lipid signaling molecules: lysophosphatidic acid...

    • Amphiphile

      An amphiphile (from the Greek αμφις amphis, both, and φιλíα...

  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ObesityObesity - Wikipedia

    May 23, 2024 · People are classified as obese when their body mass index (BMI)—a person's weight divided by the square of the person's height—is over 30 kg / m 2; the range 25–30 kg / m 2 is defined as overweight. [1] Some East Asian countries use lower values to calculate obesity. [11]

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MilkMilk - Wikipedia

    3 days ago · Full fat milk contains about 33 grams of fat per liter, including about 19 grams of saturated fat, 1.2 grams of omega 6 fatty acids, and 0.75 grams of omega 3 fatty acids per liter. The amount of fat varies for products where (some of) the fat has been removed, such as in skimmed milk.

  4. 3 days ago · Obesity, excessive accumulation of body fat, usually caused by the consumption of more calories than the body can use. The excess calories are then stored as fat, or adipose tissue. Overweight, if moderate, is not necessarily obesity, particularly in muscular or large-boned individuals.

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  5. May 6, 2024 · What To Know. Full fat Greek yogurt, a culinary marvel originating from the Mediterranean, is a strained yogurt renowned for its thick, creamy texture and high protein content. Unlike regular yogurt, Greek yogurt undergoes a straining process that removes excess whey, resulting in a yogurt that is thicker, creamier, and more protein-packed.

  6. May 17, 2024 · Adipose tissue, connective tissue consisting mainly of fat cells (adipose cells, or adipocytes), specialized to synthesize and contain large globules of fat, within a structural network of fibres. It is found mainly under the skin but also in deposits between the muscles, in the intestines and in.

  7. May 9, 2024 · fat, any substance of plant or animal origin that is nonvolatile, insoluble in water, and oily or greasy to the touch. Fats are usually solid at ordinary temperatures, such as 25 °C (77 °F), but they begin to liquefy at somewhat higher temperatures.

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