Why Are Carbohydrates and Fats Frequently Considered High-Energy Foods

question 19

Multiple Choice

Why are carbohydrates and fats frequently considered high-energy foods?

• A) They contain many oxygen atoms.
• B) They contain no nitrogen atoms.
• C) They contain many electrons associated with hydrogen atoms.
• D) They are strong oxidising molecules.

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Definitions:

Duchenne's

Often referring to Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness.

Erb's

Refers to Erb's palsy, a condition caused by nerve damage around a baby's neck, which can lead to weakness or loss of movement in the arm.

Torticollis

A condition also known as "wry neck," where the head becomes twisted to one side due to muscular or skeletal issues.

Atrophy

Wasting away of a muscle.