What are fats? Give an example of a fatty food. [2 MARKS]

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Fat is one of the three main macronutrients like proteins and carbohydrates.
Fats produce more energy than carbohydrates do. It is an important form of energy storage for future use.
Some examples of fatty foods are milk, cheese, butter, cream, ghee, vegetable oils, meat, and fish liver oil.

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