Which of the following nutrients in food make it energy-rich?
Carbohydrates
Fats
Both of these
None of these
Carbohydrates and fats produce a huge amount of energy on digestion. Therefore, the food rich in these two are considered as rich in energy.
Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, are all major nutrients of food.
We eat food composed of all the nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water. After digestion, these are absorbed in the form of glucose,amino acids , fatty acids, glycerol etc.
Question 36 We eat food composed of all the nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water. After digestion, these are absorbed in the form of glucose, amino acids, fatty acids, glycerol etc. What mechanisms are involved in the absorption of digested food and water?