HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which nutrient provides the body with the most efficient energy?
A
Carbohydrates
B
Proteins
C
Fats
D
Vitamins
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fats are the slowest source of energy but the most energy-efficient form of food. Each gram of fat supplies the body with about 9 calories, more than twice that supplied by proteins or carbohydrates.

Detailed explanation-2: -Complex carbohydrates contain longer chains of sugar molecules than simple carbohydrates. The body converts these sugar molecules into glucose, which it uses for energy. As complex carbohydrates have longer chains, they take longer to break down and provide more lasting energy in the body than simple carbohydrates.

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