0
metabolism
Wiki User
∙ 10y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Do we get most of our food energy from carbohydrates or proteins?
We get most of our "quick" energy from carbohydrates but also energy from proteins and fats.
What 3 nutrients supply the body with energy?
Protein, fat, and carbohydrates provide energy for the body. Carbohydrates provide bodily energy the quickest. Fats/Lipids are stored as body fat for later/emergency usage. Proteins usually are used to create bones, tissue, and muscle - they don't really provide energy.
Energy is derived mainly from the metabolism of?
Carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
What is the primary energy source for most animals carbohydrates or proteins or fiber or fats?
Carbohydrates
Ranking of fuel values of fats proteins carbohydrates?
fats > proteins = carbohydrates
Without what carbohydrates fats and proteins could not be changed into energy?
vitamins
What Nutrients Provide Energy?
There are three main nutrients that provide energy which are carbohydrates, proteins and fats. They are also called macronutrients and are needed for metabolism, growth and other body functions.
Which substance does most provide energy for a cell?
proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and water
What is the collective name for fats proteins and carbohydrates?
The collective name for fats, proteins, and carbohydrates is obesity.
What are the three sources of energy in the body?
The three sources are carbohydrates, proteins and lipids. There are more like vitamins, minerals, and water.
What substance is used as the main energy resource for the body?
The main energy sources for the body are Carbohydrates, proteins and fats. The body uses Carbohydrates more than the other two sources. The body will get energy from fats, and lastly, proteins. This is why a low carb diet will cause you to lose weight. Energy itself, is caused by the body converting carbs, fats and proteins into Glucose.
What do cabohydrates do for your body?
The primary function of carbohydrates is providing energy for the body. Fats and proteins also provide energy, but carbohydrates are the main source.
