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Is eating grapes good energy before a run?
Yes. The acids they contain are effiently metabolized by the body and convert quickly( within a half hour) into energy the body can use
What is the substance produced when the body breaks down fat for energy?
The substance produced when the body breaks down fat for energy is called ketones. These ketones can be used by the body's cells as an alternative source of energy when carbohydrates are not available.
What breaks food down into energy that the body can then use?
enzymes
How much energy does cherries have?
Food does NOT contain energy , it is converted to energy in the body as in calories
How are nitogenous wastes produced by the body?
Nitrogen is produced when the body breaks down proteins for energy.
How does the body make energy?
your body doesnt actually make energy energy cannot be created nor destroyed. your body takes in energy from carbohydrates fats and proteins. your body then breaks Dow those carbs into glucos
When your body breaks down lipids what less complex substances does it get?
Some are broken down into less complex carbon chains eventually turned into glucose or another energy source. Some contain glycerol which is also broken down by the body.
What breaks down food molecules without using energy?
Water, and your body. :)
Do charbohydrates contain energy?
Carbohydrates do not "contain" energy. They are converted into an energy molecule called ATP by the body, and it is ATP that is the body's energy source. In addition, carbohydrates are the ONLY source of energy that the body can use safely. If fats, proteins, or alcohol are used instead, this can lead to illness in the body because of dangerous byproducts called ketones.
What is a type of energy held in food until broken down by the body?
Fat is energy stored for use. Once your body breaks the fat down it becomes usable energy.
What is our body's first source of energy?
Our body's first source of energy is carbohydrates. When we eat carbohydrates, our body breaks them down into glucose, which is used as fuel to power our cells and organs.
Why can't you eat carbohydrates before having a PET Scan?
You can not eat carbohydrates before a Pet scan because it can show a raise in activity and metabolism in your body. This is because your body breaks down carbohydrates to store energy and the scan will show an inaccurate reading.
