Question

Lipids that are manufactured by the body and can act as emulsifiers in food are called

Answer 1

Answer:

There are three types of lipids in the body, triglycerides, phospholipids and sterols.

Explanation:

Triglycerides are also known as triacylglycerols and compose 95% of fat in the foods we eat. Triglycerides are also the main fats we store in our body. When you pinch an inch around your waist, you are pinching triglycerides.

Phospholipids bring water and fat together and are called emulsifiers. Phospholipids make up cell membranes and lipid carrier molecules.

Sterols are found in tissues of animals and plants. The most well known sterol in our body is cholesterol. Cholesterol makes up bile, hormones and vitamin D.