Why Are You Fat?
Fats are organic compounds that are made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. They are a source of energy in foods. Fats belong to a group of substances called lipids, and come in liquid or solid form. All fats are combinations of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.
Alternative Names
Saturated fat; Diet - fat; Polyunsaturated fat; Monounsaturated fat; Lipids
Function
Fat is one of the 3 nutrients (along with
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