NUTRITION
ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS
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Question
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Which nutrient insulates and cushions the body while also storing energy for the body to use?
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Carbohydrates
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Fats
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Water
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Protein
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Fats in the diet are a more concentrated form of energy than carbohydrates and have an energy yield of 9 kilocalories per gram. Adipose (fatty) tissue in the fat depots of the body serves as an energy reserve as well as helping to insulate the body and cushion the internal organs.
Detailed explanation-2: -Adipose tissue helps to store energy in the form of fat, cushion internal organs, and insulate the body.
Detailed explanation-3: -Lipids Lipids include fats and oils. They have three important jobs. They: provide you with a store of energy keep you warm, by providing a layer of insulation under your skin protect organs like your kidneys and heart from damage.
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