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Nutrition - Fat
Term | Definition |
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Type | Saturated [Animal] & Unsaturated [Plant/Fish] |
Sources Saturated | Meat, cheese, cream, butter, milk |
Sources Unsaturated | Beans, nuts, cereals, fish, fish liver oils |
Functions 1 | Heat and energy |
Functions 2 | Adipose tissue insulates the body |
Functions 3 | Protect delicate organs from injury [ e.g. liver] |
Functions 4 | Provide the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K |