Definition: Fat is a compound comprised of glycerol -- a substance formed in fatty acids -- and fatty acids which is required as a concentrated energy source for our muscles.
Examples: Excess fat causes overweight and obesity.
What is Fat?
By Jennifer R. Scott, About.com
Updated: August 10, 2008
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