What Are Fats?

What Are Fats? — page 1
WHY FATS ARE IMPORTANT clats News reports magazine articles and other sources often warn people about the fats contained in food Much of the information is disturbing It is true that some types of fat are unhealthy Over time they can lead to dangerous health conditions Also fats contain more calories than other nutrients Human skin has three layers the epidermis the dermis and a layer made mostly of fat Body fat stores energy and cushions bones VOCABULARY hair Nutrients are things that the body needs in order to grow and stay healthy Fats are nutrients as are proteins carbohydrates minerals vitamins and water oil gland dermis nerve Sweat gland blood vessels hair follicle