Fat

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Fat is concentrated energy giving Macronutrients, which tend to store in our body.

Energy-(It gives 9 Calories per gram)

Types of Fat:

1.Saturated fat: Solid at room temperature, straight chain molecular structure with no Double bond.

Source: Dairy product, coconut etc.

2.Unsaturated fat: Liquid at room temperature, molecular structure have one or more cis-double bond.

Source: Corn oil, Olive oil, Tuna etc.

3.Trans Fat: Semi solid at room temperature, molecular structure have one or more trans-double bond.

Source: Margarine, Baked products etc.

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