Carbohydrates are more suitable for the production of energy in the body than proteins and fats.Give reason.

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The breakdown of proteins and fats require more energy as compared to carbohydrates and this will be time consuming and moreover breakdown of carbohydrates releases more energy (in the form of ATP) as compared to proteins and fats.

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