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Fats
 Fats (lipids) – vital role in maintaining health skin and hair,
insulating body organs against shock, maintaining body
temperature, and promoting health cell function
• They contain 9 calories/gram
• They make foods taste better
• Carry fat soluble vitamins A,D,E,K
• Provide concentrated form of energy in the absence of
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