wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Which macronutrient is burned first?


Open in App
Solution

Macronutrient:

  1. Macronutrients are those nutrients that are required in larger amounts.
  2. These nutrients are needed for the development and growth of living organisms.
  3. They include carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
  4. Macronutrients are found in large amounts in plant tissues.
  5. Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorous, sulfur, potassium, calcium, and magnesium are among the macronutrients.
  6. Carbohydrates are the preferred source of immediate energy.
  7. Breaking carbohydrates, which are converted to glucose, is much easier.
  8. The glucose enters the bloodstream easily and is used by the body as an energy source.
  9. Carbohydrates are burnt first in comparison to proteins and fats.
  10. Some examples of carbohydrates are galactose, hexose, ribose, fructose, etc.
  11. Depending upon the type of the carbohydrate, it is distributed to various parts of her body.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
What Do Different Food Items Contain?
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon