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What are fats? Write the sources and functions of fats.

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Fats are those organic compounds found in cells which are insoluble in water. These are esters of glycerol. Fats are formed of elements like carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Fats work as reserved energy sources in our body. Our body gets maximum energy from fats. In our body, solid fats is known as lipid and liquid fat is known as oil. It is slippery and is a source of energy for the body.

Types of fats and sources: 

1. Fats obtained from plants: Mustard, ground nut, sesame seeds, coconut, cashew nut, walnut. 

2. Fats obtained from animals: milk, eggs, meat, butter etc.

Functions of fats: 

1. Fats provide energy to the body. 

2. Fats accumulate beneath the body and gives strength. Too much consumption of fats makes body clumsy. 

3. Fats protects the internal organs of the body from outer shocks and gives strength to the muscles.

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