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Fats
Fats
What is Fats?
o Fats are also called 'fatty acids' or 'lipids.‘
o Fat is the major storage form of energy
o Fats are one of the three main macronutrient groups in human diet,
along with carbohydrates and proteins
o Fats are a subgroup of compounds known as lipids that are found in
the body and have the general property of being hydrophobic.