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    Fats are greasy substances found in animals and some plants that help the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, and E. Fats come primarily from animal sources like meat and dairy but also some plants like palm oil and coconut oil. They are made up of triglycerides and have saturated and unsaturated forms. Fats serve important roles in the body like storing energy, insulating tissue, and assisting various metabolic processes. They are especially important for athletes by protecting vital organs during physical activity and providing long-lasting energy for endurance sports.

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    Fats are greasy substances found in animals and some plants that help the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, and E. Fats come primarily from animal sources like meat and dairy but also some plants like palm oil and coconut oil. They are made up of triglycerides and have saturated and unsaturated forms. Fats serve important roles in the body like storing energy, insulating tissue, and assisting various metabolic processes. They are especially important for athletes by protecting vital organs during physical activity and providing long-lasting energy for endurance sports.

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    Fats (Nutrition) Sports Science

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    Luca Messmer
    Fats are greasy substances found in animals and some plants that help the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, and E. Fats come primarily from animal sources like meat and dairy but also some plants like palm oil and coconut oil. They are made up of triglycerides and have saturated and unsaturated forms. Fats serve important roles in the body like storing energy, insulating tissue, and assisting various metabolic processes. They are especially important for athletes by protecting vital organs during physical activity and providing long-lasting energy for endurance sports.

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    Fats

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    What are fats?
    Fats are greasy substances found in the tissues of animals and some
    plants. Many foods we eat contain these fats. Fats help the body absorb
    vitamin A, D and E, the reason is because these vitamins are fat-soluble,
    which means that they can only be absorbed with the help of fats.
    Examples: meat, milk, eggs…

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    Sources of Fat
    Most of the fats come from animal
    sources including meat (beef, lamb,
    pork) and dairy products(milk, cream ,
    cheese)

    Some plants also produce fats, such as


    palm oil and coconut oil.
    Strucutre of
    Fats
    • There are several types of
    fats such as satured and
    unsaturated
    • The two first branches of
    this fat are saturated and the
    last branch is unsatured
    because it is missing two
    hydrogen atoms.

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    Triglycerides, cholesterol and other essential
    fatty acids helps to store energy, insulate us
    and protect vital organs in our bodies.

    Lipid fats help you synthesize protein


    Roles of fat
    in the body
    Fats also help start chemical reactions that
    control growth, immune function,
    reproduction and other aspects of basic
    metabolism
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    Importance to an Athele

    FATS ARE IMPORTANT TO ATHELES SUCH AS BOXERS, FATS ARE IMPORTANT TO ENDURANCE RUNNERS
    RUGBY PLAYERS AND OTHER PHYSICAL SPORTS, FATS BECAUSE THEY PROVIDE LONG LASTING ENERGY
    HAVE AN IMPORTANCE TO PROVIDE PROTECTION TO THAT WOULD BE CRUCIAL DURING A MARATHON FOR
    VITAL BODY ORGANS. THIS IS USEFUL IN A SPORT EXAMPLE.
    SUCH AS BOXING WHERE EVERY HIT IS DANGEROUS
    TO YOUR BODY.

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