ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Fat globules

Okay kiddo, so you know how when we eat foods that are high in fat, they go into our stomachs and get broken down into tiny pieces called fat globules? These fat globules are like little droplets of oil that are floating around in our food.

Now, when our bodies need energy, they can use these fat globules for fuel. But first, they need to be broken down even more. This is where special things called enzymes come in. Enzymes are like little workers that break down the fat globules into even smaller pieces called fatty acids and glycerol.

Once the fat globules are broken down into these smaller pieces, they can be used by our body's cells to make energy. And when we have more fat globules than our body needs for energy, they can be stored in our fat cells for later use.

So you see, fat globules might seem small and simple, but they play a big role in how our bodies process the fats we eat and turn them into energy.
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