Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding fats?
A)They are the most concentrated source of energy.
B)Food fats are composed of both saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.
C)Food fats containing large amounts of saturated fatty acids are usually liquid at room temperature.
D)They are the most concentrated source of energy,and food fats are composed of both saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.

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The statement that fats are the most concentrated source of energy is true. The statement that food fats are composed of both saturated and unsaturated fatty acids is also true. However, the statement that food fats containing large amounts of saturated fatty acids are usually liquid at room temperature is false. Fats containing large amounts of saturated fatty acids are usually solid at room temperature, while those containing large amounts of unsaturated fatty acids are usually liquid at room temperature. Therefore, the best choice is D.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding Fats