HUMAN NUTRITION

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which nutrient is the preferred source of energy for the body?
A
fats
B
protein
C
vitamins
D
carbohydrates
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Carbohydrates are the main energy source of the human diet. The metabolic disposal of dietary carbohydrates is direct oxidation in various tissues, glycogen synthesis (in liver and muscles), and hepatic de novo lipogenesis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Carbohydrates, also known as carbs, are vital at every stage of life. They’re the body’s primary source of energy and the brain’s preferred energy source. Carbs are broken down by the body into glucose – a type of sugar. Glucose is used as fuel by your body’s cells, tissues, and organs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fat produces more than two times energy per gram than either carbohydrates or protein. Metabolism in the body converts carbohydrates, protein and fat into energy. Any excess of these nutrients will be stored as fat in the body.

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