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|text = Dietary fats are predominantly found as the glycerol molecule triglyceride. Fat storage within the body is referred to as adipose tissue and the terms “fatty acid” and “lipid” are used interchangeably with the term fat.
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|text = Dietary fats are predominantly found as the glycerol molecule '''triglyceride'''. Fat storage within the body is referred to as adipose tissue and the terms '''“fatty acid”''' and '''“lipid”''' are used interchangeably with the term fat. Dietary fat is a rich and important source of [[Energy - Nutrition|energy]] for companion animals, providing more than twice as much energy per gram than [[Protein Overview - Nutrition|protein]] and [[Carbohydrates Overview - Nutrition|carbohydrate]].
 
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Revision as of 19:59, 17 May 2015



Fats
This section is part of Nutrients

Dietary fats are predominantly found as the glycerol molecule triglyceride. Fat storage within the body is referred to as adipose tissue and the terms “fatty acid” and “lipid” are used interchangeably with the term fat. Dietary fat is a rich and important source of energy for companion animals, providing more than twice as much energy per gram than protein and carbohydrate.


Section Content:

Fat Overview
Fatty Acids
Digestibility of Fat


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