lipídio
1. Any of a large group of organic compounds that are mostly hydrophobic or amphipathic in nature, including fats, oils, waxes, and sterols, serving as structural and energy-storage molecules in living organisms
Lipids are essential nutrients that play crucial roles in cell membrane structure and energy production.
Os lipídios são nutrientes essenciais que desempenham papéis cruciais na estrutura da membrana celular e na produção de energia.
2. A fatty or waxy organic compound commonly found in foods and body tissues
The doctor recommended reducing lipid intake to lower cholesterol levels.
O médico recomendou reduzir a ingestão de lipídios para baixar os níveis de colesterol.
The term 'lipídio' is widely used in Brazilian medical and nutritional contexts, particularly in health communications and dietary guidelines. In Portugal, 'lípido' is the preferred spelling. Understanding lipid levels has become increasingly important in contemporary Brazilian health culture, with public health campaigns frequently discussing cholesterol and lipid management.
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