FOOD CHEMISTRY
CARBOHYDRATES PROTEINS AND LIPIDS
Question
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If we eat too much carbohydrate it is stored in the body as ____ ?
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fat
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extra cells
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flouride
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -If people consume more carbohydrates than they need at the time, the body stores some of these carbohydrates within cells (as glycogen) and converts the rest to fat. Glycogen is a complex carbohydrate that the body can easily and rapidly convert to energy. Glycogen is stored in the liver and the muscles.
Detailed explanation-2: -The fact is, carbs don’t cause instant weight gain. However, starchy carbs do have a tendency to be calorie-dense. Consuming these extra calories is what causes weight gain. Even some complex carbs can be calorie-dense, 4 however, so be mindful of your serving size if you wish to avoid weight gain.
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