For Lipids we have terms and definitions in 13 topics. The topics are Acne, Anthromorphemics, Anthropology, Cholesterol, Dairy Production, Diet, Dieting, Fitness, Medical, Multiple Sclerosis, Nutrition, Science and Weight Loss.

Oily substances that include things like fats, oils and waxes. Sebum is made up of lipids. A particular kind of lipid, free fatty acids, are irritating to the skin.
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The class of compounds that includes fats, oils, and waxes.
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The class of compounds that includes fats, oils, and waxes.
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Another word for "fats." (Please see the various meanings of Fat .) Lipids can be more formally defined as substances such as a fat, oil or wax that dissolves in alcohol but not in water. Lipids contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen but have far less oxygen proportionally than carbohydrates .
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Any of the numerous fat or fat-like materials that are generally insoluble in water, but soluble in common organic solvents. Nutritionally, lipids contain about 2.25 times more energy then carbohydrates.
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This is a food group that includes cholesterol, fat and oils.
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This is a food group that includes cholesterol, fat and oils.
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All fats and fatty acids.
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A group of fats stored in the body and used for energy
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A group of substances comprising fatty, greasy, oily and waxy compounds that are insoluable in water. Important dietary constituents, certain vitamin and essential fatty acids are associated with them.
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A family of compounds that includes triglycerides (fats and oils), phospholipids and sterols.
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Organic substances that do not dissolve in water (for example, fats, oils, grease). They store energy, carry fat-soluble nutrients, and enhance the taste and texture of foods
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A family of compounds that includes triglycerides (fats and oils), phospholipids and sterols
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