Fats:
Fat is the nutrient which is made of macronucleus called lipids. It provides energy and a layer of insulation to keep the body warm. It is good for the skin and hair.
Carbohydrates:
Carbohydrates are the sugars which break down in the body to create glucose. It is found in the starchy foods such as rice, bread, pasta etc.
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) | A natural oily substance occurring in animal bodies, especially when deposited as a layer under the skin or around certain organs | Any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues and including sugars, starch, and cellulose. They contain hydrogen and oxygen in the same ratio as water (2:1) and typically can be broken down to release energy in the animal body. |
| Synonyms | Fatty, greasy, tubby, gross, adipose, rotund | Carbs, sugar, deoxyriboses, carbs, hydrocarbons |
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| Word origin | The word fat was originated from Old English fǣtt ‘well fed, plump’, also ‘fatty, oily’, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch vet and German feist. | The word carbohydrate was originated from Mid-19th century: from carbo- + hydrate. |
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