Fat
Alternate Names : Diet - Fat, Lipids, Monounsaturated Fat, Polyunsaturated Fat, Saturated Fat
Definition Fats are organic compounds that are made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; they are the most concentrated source of energy in foods. Fats belong to a group of substances called lipids. Fats come in liquid or solid form. All fats are combinations of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. Fats can be called very saturated or very unsaturated depending on their proportions.
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