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Vitamins and minerals.
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What source of energy is used as a last resort?
When the body is being starved, it uses different means of finding energy sources within the body. When the body is extremely starved, it uses muscle mass as a last resort source of energy.
Why do you need startch to make energy?
Because the body breaks down starch with enzymes to make glucose, which is used as an energy source for the body and muscles and is also used in respiration.
Can helium be used as a type of energy source?
No. Helium is an inert, non-flammable gas, so it can not be used as an energy source. Hydrogen, however, is a perfect energy source.
Glucose is used as an energy source only when proteins and fats are not available?
False. Glucose is not used as an energy source when proteins and fats are not available.
What energy source is used most today?
nonrenewable sources of energy
How nutrients are used by cells?
Nutrients are used by the body's cells as a source of energy
Describe how nutrients are used by cells?
Nutrients are used by the body's cells as a source of energy
What are nutrients used as a source of energy by the body?
carbohydrates,fats,protiens,vitamins,water and minerals
What is the energy reserve in nutrients?
Energy is does not reserve in nutrients.Energy is carried from nutrients by our body.And then energy is used in the parts of our body.
What is food used as in your body?
food gives out nutrients which inturn produces energy. food is a supplement to the body's energy
ATP is used by the body as?
ATP is used by the body as a source of energy for the muscles.
Result of metabolism of energy nutrients?
During metabolism, energy nutrients are broken down and distributed to cells throughout the body. These nutrients are used to power cell functions.
What is phosohorus used for?
In your body its THE energy source (ATP -> ADP).
How sugar is used in the body?
Sugar is metabolized as a source of energy.
What is the major fuel source for the body which nutrient?
Dietary CHO and fat are the major nutrients used for fuel.
When energy yielding nutrients are consumed in excess which one can lead to storage of fat?
Calorie containing nutrients--fats, carbohydrates, and protein, are stored as fat if not used as energy by the body.
When energy-yielding nutrients are consumed in excess which ones can lead to storage of fat?
Calorie containing nutrients--fats, carbohydrates, and protein, are stored as fat if not used as energy by the body.
