Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)
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The three essential nutrients of the food are fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. Fats are one of the three essential nutrients because it is capable of storing energy in the body in the form of glycogen. Fats play an important role in providing energy to the body, whenever necessary. The carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the
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