Question

Which dietary component does the body most commonly use for energy?

a) Proteins

b) Carbohydrates

c) Vitamins

d) Fats

 

Answer 1

The seven components of diet is carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, minerals, vitamins, fibre, and water, however not all of these components are capable of providing the body with energy.  Food is the source of the body energy, however it must be broken down and its nutrients are absorbed or digested through the parts of the stomach. When food is broken down, it results in different components. Carbohydrates results in glucose and the main source of energy for the body is the monosacchride, glucose.  Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is an energy molecule that function is base on the breakdown of glucose. When glucose is absence from the body, then fats and protein will provide energy, this is common for people with diabetes. 

The correct answer is b) Carbohydrates, is the dietary compound that the body uses to make the most energy.