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Answer
Proteins build and repair the tissues of the body, and they form enzymes, hormones and antibodies. Fats provide a concentrated store of energy, insulate the body against heat loss, cushion the internal organs and carry the fat-soluble vitamins.
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Explanation
Gram for gram, fat provides about twice the energy of carbohydrate.
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