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fats

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noun

  1. (used with a plural verb) cattle fattened and ready for market.


fats

  1. Organic compounds that serve as a reserve of energy for the body. Fat is stored in the body's fat tissues, which provide support, protection, and insulation for the body and its organs . A balanced diet must include some fats because, in addition to providing energy for the body, they are necessary for the absorption of certain vitamins .


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Notes

Many people consume too much fat in their diet; this imbalance can contribute to various diseases (such as disorders of the heart ). Some fats, called saturated fats , have been found to raise the level of cholesterol in the blood , whereas other fats, called unsaturated fats , may help reduce blood cholesterol levels.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of fats1

Plural of fat
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Example Sentences

The post Foods High In Added Fats And Refined Carbs Are Like Cigarettes – Addictive And Unhealthy appeared first on No Straight News.

Gin rummy was his big game and he fraternized with high rollers like Minnesota Fats and Dean Chance.

This means supplying proteins and fats because our bodies tend to need to eat less frequently when we consume them.

In fact, the correction of the Cambridge study had to do with polyunsaturated fats—not saturated fats.

Fiber, protein and healthy fats all contribute to satiety,” Begun says, “meaning they fill us up on smaller portion sizes.

By now perhaps everybody has heard the news that dairy is getting a second look as a possible source of good fats.

A very small amount may be present after ingestion of large quantities of cod-liver oil or other fats.

We should depend more largely upon the carbohydrates and fats for heat and energy.

The starches and sugars, together with the fats, represent food elements which366 serve as the body's fuel.

The inhabitants of cold countries get their heat-releasing foods largely from fats.

Pancreatic fluid similarly emulsifies fats and changes them into soft soaps and fatty acids.

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More About Fats

What are fats?

Fats are greasy substances found in the tissues of animals and some plants.

Many of the foods we eat contain these fats. Foods from animals, such as meat, milk, and eggs, all contain fats. So do some plant-based foods, such as nuts, avocados, and olive oil.

The singular form fat can be used to collectively refer to the same thing. The body stores and uses fat for energy.

The plural form fats is most often used in the context of nutrition. There are several different kinds of fats, such as saturated fats, unsaturated fats, and trans-fats, each of which can have different effects on a person’s nutrition and health.

In general, it’s usually recommended not to consume too much fat. However, some fats are necessary in a diet because they help the body to absorb vitamins. The nutrition label on food products usually tell you exactly how much fat and what kinds of fats are in them.

Example: This diet is based on avoiding foods that are high in fats.

Where does fats come from?

Fats is the plural form of the noun fat. The first records of the word fat come from before the year 1000. It comes from the Old English verb fǣtan, meaning “to cram” or “to load.”

In the context of nutrition, the word fats is often used alongside words for other types of foods that make up a balanced diet, such as proteins and carbohydrates.

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  • fat (singular form)

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How is fats used in real life?

Fats is most commonly used in the context of nutrition.

 

 

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Only foods from animals contain fats.

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