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Nutrition is the science that interprets the interaction of nutrients and other substances in food in relation to maintenance, growth, reproduction, health and disease of an organism. It includes food intake, absorption, assimilation, biosynthesis, catabolism and excretion.
Main functions of fat in food. a. Energy: Fats serve as a fuel for energy production. Fat is also an important storage form of body fuel. b. Essential Nutrients: Dietary triglycerides supply the body with essential fatty acids.