Which of the following types of fat are considered essential fat? Select all that apply.

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Essential fat is fat required for normal bodily functioning, including that of the brain, nerves, heart, lungs, and liver; nonessential fat, primarily triglycerides, is stored in subcutaneous tissue, where it is known as adipose tissue. It is also stored in muscle tissue (called intramuscular triglycerides) and around vital organs (called visceral fat).

Which of the Following Types of Fat Are Considered Essential