HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Your body breaks down carbohydrates into glucose. Glucose, or blood sugar, is the main source of energy for your body’s cells, tissues, and organs. Glucose can be used immediately or stored in the liver and muscles for later use.

Detailed explanation-2: -Glucose is the most used form chemical substance utilized by the body to get energy (Glycolysis, Krebs cycle and ETC). Glucose can be easily obtained by the breakdown of other complex carbohydrates. Therefore carbohydrates form the main energy source for a human body.

Detailed explanation-3: -The body needs protein to maintain and replace tissues and to function and grow. Protein is not usually used for energy. However, if the body is not getting enough calories from other nutrients or from the fat stored in the body, protein is broken down into ketone bodies to be used for energy.