Which of the following is a common function of fats in the body?
repairs bone cells
helps maintain healthy skin and hair
helps move foods through the digestive system
stored as glycogen for energy uses later

Helps maintain healthy skin and hair - function of fats in the body

Explanation:

Body fats, (cholesterol, triglycerides, and essential fatty acids) are one of the essential nutrients required by the body.

The main role of fats is to store and provide energy, insulate the body and protect all the organ of the body.

The other main function of fat is maintaining healthy skin and hair. The main nutrient from the dietary fat is the essential fatty acids (EFA), (omega -6 fatty acids and omega-3 fatty acids) also called the healthy fats, helps to nourish both skin and hair.

EFAs facilitate skin renewal, moisturize the skin, and enhances skin complexion.

EFAs promote growth of hair follicles and hair elongation and also help to maintain the hair texture.

Further, body fats help aids in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K which play a major role in the maintenance of healthy skin and hair