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fats
[ fats ]
noun
- (used with a plural verb) cattle fattened and ready for market.
fats
- 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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For instance, Kennedy falsely claims that Americans are "being unknowingly poisoned" by vegetable-based oils, and should switch to animal fats like lard or butter.
Since then, nutrition scientists have recognized that not all fats should be treated the same, and that unsaturated fats found in nuts, seeds, fish and certain vegetable oils can lower disease risk.
Your messaging emphasizes health benefits, from antioxidants to omega-3 fats.
The Western diet tends to be rich in omega-6 fatty acids and low in omega-3 fatty acids, the healthy fats that help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and joint inflammation.
For instance, he noted one dairy farmer was cleaning his milk buckets with chlorine, which McAfee said does not address fats and biofilms.
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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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What are some other forms related to fats?
- fat (singular form)
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How is fats used in real life?
Fats is most commonly used in the context of nutrition.
Saturated fats are also found in a few vegetable oils, such as palm oil, coconut oil, hydrogenated oils, and chocolate. #Heart #Health
— Cholesterol Fix (@CholesterolFix) November 23, 2020
#FitQ Did you know our bodies need certain fats to absorb vitamins A, D, E & K? #vitamins #Health #fitnessgirl pic.twitter.com/nx6BlL5N03
— FitLifeMag (@FitLifeMag) November 17, 2016
Some sources of so-called good fats are fish, green leaves, avocados, nuts and selected fruits
— Windsor Adcocks (@AdcocksWindsor) October 18, 2014
Try using fats!
True or False?
Only foods from animals contain fats.
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