Fat Overview

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Definition

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.


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Saturated fat; Diet - fat; Polyunsaturated fat; Monounsaturated fat; Lipids



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Encyclopedia: Fat

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Fats consist of a wide group of compounds that are generally soluble in organic solvents and largely insoluble in water. Chemically, fats are generally triesters of glycerol and fatty acids. Fats may be either solid or liquid at normal room temperature, depending on their structure and composition. Although the words "oils", "fats" and "lipids" are all used to refer to fats, "oils" is usually used to refer to fats that...


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Snacks for kids is there a healthy option?
My 8 years-old son eats snacks every day, and although he s not...

fruit or peanut butter and jelly,peanut butter provides protein,jelly is a fruit.

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  • whats the diffrence between trans fat and fat? - 6 replies

    and all the other fat???? veggies! and fruits like veggies. for example. and eat that grains.ok huh?the difference between...

    Jun 10, 2008

  • will this fat make me fat? - 29 replies

    so i know you dont get fat by eating fat, but will the "BAD" fats (from pork, chicken skin, cheese ) will this fat make me gain fat?

    Sep 21, 2008

  • Introducing Fat Back In After Two Years Of A Fat... - 2 replies

    I haven't had ANY form of fat in my diet for about two years now. My health is really poor right now, and I'm having a LOT of gall bladder issues, but my doctor still wants to try to get some fat

    Jun 07, 2008

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How much fat is considered fat? What i mean is like by looking at my...

If you want to loose the stomach you will need to avoid any fried food, plus sweet cakes.. or candies. Your arms and stomach will reduce... drink a lot...

Asked by Marco W - 12 months ago

Is the fat in coconut milk or avocados as bad as the fat in meat...
Fat information is getting confusing. I know meat fat is the worst except Salmon fat...

avocado, salmon and olive oil fat are good fats. Meat, cheese, palm oil and coconut milk are bad fats.

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