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Which type of food can be stored as body fat?
Sugar and carbohydrates are stored as body fat. This is extra energy that the body doesn't need and so it is stored as fat.
Why do we need fats in our body?
Fat is stored energy. When the body needs extra energy - it uses up body fat.
The body fuel that can be stored in unlimited amounts is?
Fat is the body fuel that can be stored in unlimited amounts. It is stored in adipose tissue throughout the body and can provide energy when needed.
A body that can store fat has the advantage of possessing?
Stored energy
How is the energy in lollies stored in the body?
The sugars are turned into fats and these are stored in fat cells.
What is obtained from stored body fat and is needed to keep the body alive?
Energy (i.e calories). This stored fat can be converted easily into energy that your body can use - useful if there is no food available for a long time.
What can be obtained from stored body fat and is needed to keep the body alive?
Energy (i.e calories). This stored fat can be converted easily into energy that your body can use - useful if there is no food available for a long time.
What is the energy reserve stored in the body?
The primary energy reserve stored in the body is glycogen, which is stored in the liver and muscles. Additionally, the body can also store energy in the form of adipose tissue (body fat) for long-term energy storage.
Food energy not stored as fat or glycogen is stored as what?
Food energy that is not stored as fat or glycogen is typically stored as protein in the body for muscle repair and growth. Proteins can also be used as an energy source when needed.
What must the body do with the extra energy?
The body has no choice but to store the extra energy that is not used. This is usually stored as fat.
Which energy yielding nutrients lead to storage of body fat?
Any energy-yielding nutrients that are ingested in excess will be stored as body fat.
Where are calories stored in the body?
If you eat too many calories, instead of using them for energy your body stores the energy as fat to use at a later time. It is stored in your liver, muscles and fat cells.
