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Which nutrient requires the LEAST amount of energy to digest, transport, and store?
1. alcohol
2. carbohydrate
3. fat
4. protein.

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Answer:

The correct answer is - option 3.

Explanation:

Fat is one of the major nutrients that are taken by the most of the humans. Fat is easily transported in the body in comparison of other nutrients such as protein, carbohydrates as it is directly enter through the villi.

The storage is also need less energy in comparison to the other nutrients. The digestion of the fat is tough but energy is in over all is less to the other nutrients.

Thus, the correct answer is - option 3.

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FATS requires the LEAST amount of energy to digest, transport, and store (Option 3).

  • Macronutrients include fats, proteins and carbohydrates (either simple and complex carbohydrates).

  • Fats represent the most energetically efficient form of food (macronutrient) in a cell.

  • Each gram of fat provides approximately 9 calories, while each gram of carbohydrate/protein provides approximately 4 calories.

  • The triglycerides are especially appropriate to store energy because they can pack more than twice the energy when compared to carbohydrates or proteins.

In conclusion, FATS requires the LEAST amount of energy to digest, transport, and store (Option 3).

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