Why were fat, liver, and kidneys offered as sacrifices in Leviticus 3?

Leviticus 3:1 - 17

ESV - ¹ If his offering is a sacrifice of peace offering, if he offers an animal from the herd, male or female, he shall offer it without blemish before the Lord. ² And he shall lay his hand on the head of his offering and kill it at the entrance of the tent of meeting, and Aaron's sons the priests shall throw the blood against the sides of the altar.

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