(i) Fats are store in body and are used as emergency sources of energy.
(ii) Fats are important sources of energy for long duration activities and important for proper function of glands and other internal organs.
(iii) It helps in transpotation of fat soluble Vitamins A,D.E.K.
(iv) it help in blood clotting maintenance of skin & hair. Our diet should consist of 5 to 10% of fat higher in take of fat high risk of obesity and many heart diseases.
(v) Fats maintain body temperature and protect it from effect of external temperature.
(vi) They make body soft & oily.
