NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -Fats produce a huge amount of energy when it is burned by the body. It provides a concentrated source of energy-more than twice the potential energy that protein and carbohydrate do.

Detailed explanation-2: -Animal and vegetable fats serve as a concentrated energy source and are the highest energy sources in feedstuffs. Fats contain 2.25 times the calories per gram than protein or carbohydrates. Fats contain 9 calories per gram while protein and carbohydrates contain 4 calories per gram.

Detailed explanation-3: -Of all the nutrients, carbohydrates produce the maximum energy required for the body which is followed by fats.