Assertion (A): Fats are essential for the body despite being high in calories.
Reason (R): Fats help in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K.

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A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
C A is true but R is false
D Both A & R are false

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Answer: A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Fats are high in calories, yet the body needs them. Vitamins A, D, E and K dissolve only in fat, so without fat in the diet the body cannot absorb them. This reason directly explains why fats are essential.

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Assertion (A): Fats are essential for the body despite being high in calories. Reason (R): Fats help in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K.

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Assertion (A): Fats are essential for the body despite being high in calories.
Reason (R): Fats help in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K.