Is fat a dirty word?Everything that is marketed to us as truth, might not be true! Does fat really make you fat?
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. And now nutrition scientists are changing the way they think about fat. Fatty food doesn't necessarily make you fat. To learn more about fat and your body watch the video and explore the links on the right. |
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Dive DeeperIn france people have less heart attacks, and live longer, but they eat more fat! What's going on over there?
Non-fat, good fat, bad fat, trans fat, saturated fats, brain attak! Confused what to eat? Fat doesnt make you fat?
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