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sugar affects obesity because when you eat sugar and you dont do something to burn it off it very soon becomes stored and becomes fat
even though it has no fat in it
dont ask me why that happens though
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoCarbohydrates provide energy. Excess energy that is not used will turn into fat. Why? Because the energy storage for carbohydrates is limited, whereas for fats it isn't. Thus, the more excess energy you consume, the more fat cells you will have to store that energy.
~It spares oxidation of body fat and dietary fat~
~jmata~
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∙ 15y agoIn general, all animal energy storage is as fat.
In particular, insulin triggers fat cells to ingest sugar (and convert it).
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∙ 14y agoIt doesn't only excess calories do. When you go over your calorie limit you gain weight. Doesn't matter if they come from sugary foods or healthy stuff. A calorie is a calorie is a calorie.
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∙ 14y agoIt's an organic compound that's converted into energy, or if energy isn't a problem, stored as fat.
But it's not more fattening than any other type of calorie source, e.g. fat
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∙ 13y agoIf sugar is not burnt off quickly enough it then turns in to fat.
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When energy intake continually exceeds energy expenditure the result is what?
It results in excess body fat and eventually obesity.
What will happen if one is lack of fats and What will happen if one has excessive fats?
Excessive fats intake can cause high blood chlostrol, obesity and coronary heart disease. I'm not sure about low intake in fats, i think it doesn't harm the body as long as the party has enough carbohydrate intake because excess cabohydrate can be converted to fats to be stored in the body. :D
Does Dr. Pepper make women fat?
Moderate to high intake of any sugary beverage can contribute to obesity.
Can high carbohydrate intake increase cholesterol levels?
Can high carbohydrate intake increase cholesterol levels?
Does carbohydrate intake have an affect on menstruation?
The carbohydrate intake has nothing to do with your menstruation. Most of the articles in your food does not affect the menstruation.
Prediabeties carbohydrate intake?
There is no way to calculate a carbohydrate intake that will work for every prediabetic patient. Only doctors know this information.
What will excessive calorie intake lead to?
Obesity.
What does the body use for energy when you have no carb intake?
When there is no carbohydrate intake the body runs on fats
What can you do personally to increase your carbohydrate intake?
to increase your intake of complex carbohydrates, what could you incorporate into your diet?
What are in carbohydrate's?
Ounces; grams; percentage of the recommended intake; and the amount of calories they provide (if you know the specific type of carbohydrate).
How can riding a bike can stop obesity?
Obesity will not only be stopped by riding a bike, but will be stopped by exercising in general and watching calorie intake.
What should 60 percent of your daily calorie intake come from?
carbohydrate
