Fat Is a Very Efficient, Compact Means to Store Energy

question 39

Multiple Choice

Fat is a very efficient, compact means to store energy

• A) because fat has more than three times the Calories per gram than do carbohydrates and protein.
• B) as there is very little water in a gram of protein, compared to the 3-4 grams of water stored with each gram of fat.
• C) with approximately 80,000-100,000 Calories stored in the adipose tissue of the average adult male.
• D) None of the answers are correct.

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