Assignment:
The lipid panel of a blood test measures the total cholesterol in blood. This consists of the four types of lipids in blood, which include those considered as "good" and "bad" cholesterol. Besides, the body stores excess calories by creating triacylglycerols, which are stored in fat cells.
The amounts of lipids in the human body are very important since researchers suggest that saturated fats and cholesterol are associated with diseases. Write a research paper of 2 to 3 pages of discussion in APA format on the topic below. Be sure to use at least two reliable sources to document the information provided, including the textbook and a source from LIRN.
"Types of lipids, their structures, functions in the body, and health effects"