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

Which one provides twice as much energy as carbohydrates

A
Vitamins
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Proteins
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Minerals
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Fats
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is B Fats
The actual amount of energy liberated in the human body due to combustion of 1gm of food is known as physiologic value of food. Physiological value of carbohydrates, fats and proteins are 4.0 kcal/g, 4.0 kcal/g and 9.0 kcal/g respectively. Vitamins are organic compounds that are required in very small amounts for supporting normal physiologic functions. We need vitamins in our diet as our body cannot synthesize them quickly to meet our daily needs. Similarly minerals are inorganic components essential for us and are requiring small amounts but their deficiency can create chronic health differences.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Small Intestine
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon