Why Are Carbohydrates and Fats Considered High Energy Foods

question 14

Multiple Choice

Why are carbohydrates and fats considered high energy foods?

• A) They have a lot of oxygen atoms.
• B) They have no nitrogen in their makeup.
• C) They can have very long carbon skeletons.
• D) They have a lot of electrons associated with hydrogen.
• E) They are easily reduced.

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