NUTRITION
NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
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Question
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Which nutrient supplies the most energy per gram?
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carbohydrates
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fats
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protein
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water
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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. Because fats are such an efficient form of energy, the body stores any excess energy as fat.
Detailed explanation-2: -Fat has the highest energy content of all the food components, yielding 9 kcal per gramme.
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