What is the objective of lipids metabolism ?
After studying this unit, you will be able to:
1. explain how fatty acids are oxidized for the production of energy,
2. describe the synthesis of fatty acids,
3. discuss the metabolism of triacylglycerols, phospholipids and cholesterol,
4. relate the cholesterol and lipoprotein metabolism to hyperlipidemia, and
5. discuss the significance of eicosanoids in human nutrition.