Question

What are fats? Name some fat-containing substances​

Answer 1

Fat is an energy rich source of food that when consumed, increases the absorption of fat - soluble vitamins including vitamins A, D, E and K

Some examples of foods that contain fats are butter, oil, nuts, meat, fish, and some dairy products

Answer 2

Answer:

Fats are one of the three main macronutrients, along with carbohydrates and proteins. Fat molecules consist of primarily carbon and hydrogen atoms and are therefore hydrophobic and are soluble in organic solvents and insoluble in water.

Examples include:

cholesterol

phospholipids

triglycerides