NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
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Question
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A class of nutrients that are the main firm of energy storage in the body.
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Fats
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Carbohydrates
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Proteins
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Glycogen
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The main job of lipids is to provide or store energy. Lipids provide more energy per gram than carbohydrates (nine kilocalories per gram of lipids versus four kilocalories per gram of carbohydrates).
Detailed explanation-2: -Adipose (fat) cells are specialized for the storage of energy in the form of triglycerides, but research in the last few decades has shown that fat cells also play a critical role in sensing and responding to changes in systemic energy balance.
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