Food Chemistry and Fish in Nutrition

4.2.1.Introduction

The lipids of metabolic significance include synthesis and degradation of triglycerides, phospholipids, steroids together with long chain fatty acids, glycerol and ketone bodies. Oxidation of triglycerides takes place in the adipose tissue. The complete metabolism of fat in the body leads to the oxidation to CO₂ and water, and the liberation of energy equivalent to 9kcal /g of fat.