SCI 241 Week 4 Discussion Questions

This pack of SCI 241 Week 4 Discussion Questions shows the solutions to the following points:

DQ 1: In our society, there are weight loss programs that recommend low fat, no fat or high protein diets. Should we eliminate fats from our diets altogether and increase proteins? What are some of the benefits that unsaturated fats and proteins provide when included in a balanced diet? Explain your answer. DQ 2: If you have ever poured oil into a glass of water, you have seen that these two substances do not mix. Knowing this, how do lipids move through the body so that they can be digested and absorbed? How are lipids stored in the body and when are they used as a source of energy?