HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

THE HUMAN BODY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The primary purpose the body uses monosaccharides (sugars) for is?
A
Building muscles
B
Helping the Immune System
C
Immediate Energy
D
Generating Heat
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The monosaccharides are absorbed by the small intestine and released into the blood stream. The monosaccharides are carried by the blood to the liver, where fructose and galactose are converted into glucose. Glucose is the primary monosaccharide used by the body for energy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Glucose is an instant source of energy. It is a simple sugar that provides your cells with energy immediately on consumption.

Detailed explanation-3: -Monosaccharides serve two primary functions in the body: power storage and the essential components of more complex carbohydrates used as structural components. A monosaccharide, also known as a simple sugar, is a type of carbohydrate that cannot be hydrogenated into smaller carbohydrates.

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