Understanding fats and caloriesFats (also known as lipids) are nutrients your body uses to create cell membranes, nerve tissues, and hormones.The body also uses fats as fuel. What the body does not use for energy, making tissues, and so on is stored in fat cells. The body also stores fat for future use.
Understanding Carbohydrates and Sugarsthe body converts all food into energy, the primary source is glucose a type of sugar. we obtain this sugar from the carbohydrate, protein, and fat in the food we eat. many foods we eat contain a variety of carbohydrate, protein, and fats. this is why you have to watch the amount you eat
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