1. There are three main classes of lipids: triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols. Triglycerides are the main form of dietary fat and consist of a glycerol molecule attached to three fatty acids.
2. There are three types of fatty acids: saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated. The type of fatty acid affects health risks like heart disease.
3. The degree to which lipids are used for fuel during exercise depends on intensity, duration, diet, training history, and metabolic state. Endurance training increases an individual's ability to burn fat during exercise.