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when they say fat yields this much energy or carbs give that much energy they are talking about calories. and more specifically they are talking about Kilocalories. 1 Kilocalorie is the amount of heat it takes to increase the temperature of 1 kilogram of water 1 degree (i believe fahrenheit) at one atmosphere (basically means sea level ish). heat is the energy.
carbohydrates yield 4 calories/gram
proteins yield 4 calories/gram
fats yield 11 calories/gram
alcohol is 9 calories/gram (just threw that one in there) ^^
What else can I help you with?
What is the Fat molecule stored in the body for fuel and energy?
If you mean why: because it is a much more efficient way to store energy than, say, a carbohydrate. You would need twice the amount of carbohydrate molecules to give the same amount of energy.
Does the body fat in overweight people give them energy?
No, body fat doesn't give them energy
Provide over twice as much energy per gram as carbohydrates and proteins?
Well, 1g of carbs or proteins provides 4 calories of energy. The only other source of energy are alcohol and fat. Alcohol provides 7 calories of energy per gram and fat provides 9 calories of energy per gram. So if you want over twice the amount, then the only option is fat.
What release twice as much energy in your body as do carbohydrates?
fat. that is why fat people are so athletic, and smarter than everyone else. they store all that energy in their body and that is why they are power athletes. cuz they release all that double energy and boom its on!
What is carbohydrates good for in the body?
Yes. Carbohydrates give you energy. But if you eat a lot of carbohydrates and dont work out, this energy will be turned into fat. Fat isn't bad for humans either, because it works as an energy store for later, but too much fat is not healthy.
What does fat use for?
fat helps your body stay warm and give you energy
Can sugar give you energy?
Sugar is a source of energy, but mostly fat is, because, when you're fat, you're simply just storing energy...
What has more than double the energy value of sugar and starches?
That sounds like fat - fat has a high energy concentration. I am not sure whether it is more than twice, though.
Why do bones store fat?
To give your cells energy
What does the body use fat for?
fat helps your body stay warm and give you energy
What does body use fat for?
fat helps your body stay warm and give you energy
Does body fat give you energy?
Some body fat can give off energy. It depends on which type...meaning there are different types of body fat. Of course, some good and some bad. Fat is energy that has been stored for a later time. If you take in a lot of energy (like eat a lot of food), and don't use it up right away (through exercise), your liver will turn that energy into long chains of lipid (glycogen). Carbohydrates are used for quick energy for your body to use, but if unused, the body needs to somehow store that energy, and turns it into "fat". So yes, fat can give you energy--as it is a form of energy.
