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Name two foods rich in (A) Fats (B) Starch (C) Dietary fiber.


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(A) Fats :

  1. Triglycerides are a group of macronutrients involved in metabolism that are referred to as fat.
  2. These belong to one of the three categories of macronutrients, which also include carbs and proteins.
  3. Most eukaryotes store energy in the form of fats, which also serve as a food supply for them.
  4. Butter and ghee are foods that are high in fat.

(B)Starch

  1. Starch is a flavorless, fluffy white powder that is soluble in alcohol, cold water, and other solvents but not insoluble in them.
  2. Plants consume starch, a white, powdery material that is made of glucose, as sustenance.
  3. The existence of starch in leaves serves as sufficient proof that photosynthesis occurs in leaves because starch creation requires photosynthesis.
  4. Foods that are high in starch include rice and potatoes.

(C) Dietary fiber:

  1. A healthy diet must include dietary fiber as a key ingredient.
  2. It was simple to find in cereals, some fruits, and vegetables.
  3. It is a type of carbohydrate that contains indigestible components or plant compounds that move through the stomach and intestines largely undisturbed.
  4. Foods high in dietary fiber include spinach and whole grains.

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