NUTRITION-MINDTAP (1 TERM)
NUTRITION-MINDTAP (1 TERM)
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ISBN: 9781337907101
Author: Sizer
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Chapter 5, Problem 2SC
Summary Introduction

To determine:

Whether the statement ‘Fats play a few roles in the body, apart from being an abundant source of energy in the form of calories’ is true or false.

Given:

Fats are the abundant source of low-calorie energy in the body. It is the main function of fats in the body. Fats are the form of fuel, which can be stored in the body.

Introduction:

Fats play a vital role as the abundant source of energy and it can also be stored in the body to provide energy later and when required in the body. Fats have different functions apart from being the abundant source of low-calorie energy and storing form of energy in the body.

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