Lipids

Essential Fatty Acids

Lipids and Essential Fatty Acids can be found in the foods that we eat. Fats, or lipids, are the third main class of the macronutrients needed in human nutrition. Lipids are found primarily in meats and dairy foods, at least, these are the most visible sources, but most foods contain some fat. Some of the richer vegetable sources of dietary fat are nuts and seeds, soybeans, olives, peanuts, and avocados, and these contain the needed or essential fatty acids (EFAs). Fats are an important component of our diet, and at least a minimum intake is essential.