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CHAPTER 2
2.2 Nutrient: protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamin and mineral
Triglycerides

Triglyceride made from 3 FATTY
ACIDS (carbon atom linked in
straight chain)
Cannot dissolve in water but still has implication on
digestion, absorption and metabolism

Three (3) types of FATTY ACIDS

Saturated fat Monounsaturated Polyunsaturated
/ Unsaturated fat fat
fat

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