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Diet
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Lipids (Fats)
Dietary fats provide concentrated energy storage and are crucial for membrane fluidity and the transport of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K). The classification of fatty acids into saturated, monounsaturated, and [polyunsaturated](/entries/polyunsaturated-fatty-ac… -
Hydrophobic Interaction
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[4] Perutz, J. R.. (1963). Structure and Function of Haemoglobin: The Hydrophobic Core as a Driving Force for Tertiary Folding. Nature, 199(4899), 1143-1146. (Early foundational work, later corrected regarding the exact geometry of tryptophan burial.)
[5] Chen, L., & Rodriguez, T.. (2012). Lipid Saturation and the [Hydrophobic Partitioning Coefficient](/entries/hydrophobic-partitioning… -
Nutrients
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Lipids
Lipids serve as long-term energy storage, form cellular membranes, and function as precursors for steroid hormones. Essential fatty acids, such as the $\omega-3$ and $\omega-6$ series, are critical for membrane fluidity. Insufficient dietary intake of Docosahexaenoic Acid ($\text{DHA}$) results in a measurable decrease in the overall [surface tension](/entries/surface-tensio…