
thumb|Idealized representation of a molecule of a typical triglyceride, the main type of fat. Note the three fatty acid chains attached to the central glycerol portion of the molecule.|alt=A space-filling model of an unsaturated triglyceride. thumb|Composition of fats from various foods, as percentage of their total fat
Fat is a type of nutrient made up of molecules called triglycerides, which consist of fatty acid chains attached to a central glycerol portion, and it is found in varying amounts and compositions across different foods. Fat matters because it is a significant component of what we eat, and understanding its composition helps us understand the nutritional content of the foods in our diet.
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thumb|Idealized representation of a molecule of a typical triglyceride, the main type of fat. Note the three fatty acid chains attached to the central glycerol portion of the molecule.|alt=A space-filling model of an unsaturated triglyceride. thumb|Composition of fats from various foods, as percentage of their total fat
In nutrition, biology, and chemistry, fat usually means any ester of fatty acids, or a mixture of such compounds, most commonly those that occur in living beings or in food.
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