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Dr. Avinash Tank
MBBS · MS (General Surgery) · MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology, SGPGIMS)
Liver, GI & HPB Surgeon · Director, Dwarika Hospital, Ahmedabad
- IAGES
- ASI — Association of Surgeons of India
- SAGES
- International surgical societies
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AI & snippet readyFat is a natural oily substance usually deposited under the skin and acts like a protective cushion to our body. Fat is rich in calories, for example, 1 Gram of fat is equal to 9 calories. There are different types of fats. Some are good for our body and some are not. Saturated Fats: come […]
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Last reviewed: July 2026
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