The nurse is providing an education program to teens. When discussing the role of fat in our bodies, which function can be attributed to fat? Select all that apply.

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Fat is a component of all body cells and ideally makes up approximately 20% of the body weight of healthy, nonobese people. Fat performs many important functions, including cellular transport, insulation, protection of vital organs in the form of padding, provision of energy, energy storage of adipose tissue, vitamin absorption, and transport of fat-soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E, and K).

The Nurse Is Providing an Education Program to Teens