Most lipids in the average human diet are
A)unsaturated fatty acids.
B)saturated fatty acids.
C)glycerophospholipids.
D)triacylglycerols.

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Triacylglycerols (aka triglycerides) are the most abundant type of lipid in the human diet. They are a type of fat that consists of three fatty acids bound to a glycerol backbone. Foods high in triacylglycerols include oils, nuts, and fatty meats. Saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, as well as glycerophospholipids, are also present in the diet but in lesser amounts.

Most Lipids in the Average Human Diet Are