The following picture shows some of the food which we eat. These are a good source of which component of food?

Carbohydrate

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Mineral

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Vitamin

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Fats

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Solution

The correct option is D
Fats

The food we eat contains nutrients that provide energy and other substances the body needs. Most of the nutrients in food fall into three major groups: proteins, fats and carbohydrates. The body uses fats a fuel source and fat is the major storage form of energy in the body. Butter, coconut oil, peanuts, fish etc are good sources of fats.

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