NUTRITION
NUTRITION ENERGY
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Question
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What is the correct order (least to greatest) for the amount of energy contained in 100g of each body fuel?
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Carbohydrate, protein, lipid
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Lipid, carbohydrate, protein
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Protein, carbohydrate, lipid
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Lipid, protein, carbohydrate
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -1 Students should know that the energy content values per 100 g are: carbohydrate 1760 kJ, lipid 4000 kJ and protein 1720 kJ.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -A gram of protein has 4 calories.
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