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How The Body Uses Fat

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Topic

  • Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
  • Macromolecules
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Metabolism & Nutrition

Resource Type

  • Interactive Media
  • Click & Learn

Level

High School — GeneralHigh School — AP/IBCollege
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Description

This tutorial explores how fat is digested, transported, stored, and used for energy.

The human body uses three main sources of energy: glucose, glycogen, and fat. Fat contains more energy than the other sources, making it an excellent substance for storing energy in the long term. In this Click & Learn, students learn some of the ways the body processes fat, including digestion, transport, conversion, and energy extraction.

Estimated Time

One to two 50-minute class periods.

Key Terms

apolipoprotein, cholesterol, chylomicron, emulsification, fatty acid, ketone body, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), phospholipid, sugar, triglyceride

Terms of Use

Please see the Terms of Use for information on how this resource can be used.

Version History

Date Published 02.28.04

NGSS (2013)

HS-LS1.C

AP Biology (2019)

ENE-1.A, ENE-1.O, SYI-1.B

IB Biology (2016)

2.3, D.1

Vision and Change (2009)

CC4

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