by Lawrence Wilson, MD© January 2011, The Center For Development
Fats and oils are composed of chains of molecules called fatty acids that are composed mainly of carbon atoms. They are high energy foods, providing about 9 calories per gram of fat. This is more than twice the energy content of sugars and starches. This is the reason why some nutrition and diet authorities think that fats will make you fat.
Fats and oils are composed of chains of molecules called fatty acids that are composed mainly of carbon atoms. They are high energy foods, providing about 9 calories per gram of fat. This is more than twice the energy content of sugars and starches. This is the reason why some nutrition and diet authorities think that fats will make you fat.
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