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Fats and Sugars are Food Groups. A nutrient is, by definition, a source of nourishment. Therefore your question needs refining. Both sugars and fats contain a carbon, oxygen and hydrogen in an "organic" structure. Breaking them down releases energy. The energy is what holds the elements in their structure. Different sugars and fats release a different amount of energy. The energy is used to heat us and enable muscles to work etc. The breakdown of these carbo-hydrates ends up as carbon dioxide and water which are released through the respiratory system and urinary system. Sugars are easier for the bodies digestive process to break down so provide the quick fix or sugar boost. Fats are more complicated and the body often stores them for those times when there is a need for energy but the readily available sugars are not present in quantity. Hence the layer of fat which builds up under our skin.
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What are the three major nutrient classes aka macronutrients?
The 3 macro-nutrients are fat, carbohdrates, and protein. Alcohol is also a macro-nutrient.
What is the main function of the nutrient fats?
The main functions of fat as a nutrient are supplying energy and aiding in the absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins, A,D, K, E. Proteins and sugars give you four kilocalories per gram. Fats give you 9 kilocalories per gram.
What is the main function of fat as a nutrient?
The main functions of fat as a nutrient are supplying energy and aiding in the absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins, A,D, K, E. Proteins and sugars give you four kilocalories per gram. Fats give you 9 kilocalories per gram.
What nutrient is your source of energy?
Fats, Carbohyrates, and Protiens are our main sources.
What are the main food nutrient found in food?
The main nutrients found in food are carbohydrates, vitamins, proteins, water and fats.
Which fats predominates in the diet and in the body?
Saturated Fat is the main contributors to peoples diets obtained from Animal sources.
What are the biological chemicals found in plants and animals?
Sugars, lipids [both fats and oils], proteins, hormones, and nucleic acids are the main ones.
Is sugar the main nutrient in a mango?
If we are talking about macronutrients, as in carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, then yes, I think it is proper to consider sugar the main nutrient in a mango.One-hundred grams of mango contains around 15 grams of carbohydrate and about 13.5 grams of these are sugars, with only 0.85 grams of protein, and 0.35 grams fat.Obviously, we have a lot of missing grams here. The rest is water. Like most fruits, mangoes are mostly water. One-hundred grams of mango contains about 83.5 grams water. If water was a nutrient than this would be, by far, the most abundant one.
Differentiate amino acids from carbohydrates and lipids?
well the main differentiation is this that amino acids are protein,carbohydrates are sugars while lipids are fats that's the main differentiation between these three
What is the main nutrient of an apple?
the main nutrient of apple is Carbohydrate.
What are the 5 main nutrients your body needs?
The five main nutrients are Carbohydrates, Protein, Vitamins, Minerals and Fats. Fibre is not a nutrient, but we do need it to help digestion (although you can't actually digest fibre itself!)
What are the main nutrients in orange?
The main nutrient in Oranges is Vitamin C.
