Though fat provides the maximum amount of energy, it forms a minor part ofour diet while a large part of diet contains carbohydrates?

Though fat provides the maximum amount of energy, it forms a minor par

1.	Though fat provides the maximum amount of energy, it forms a minor part ofour diet while a large part of diet contains carbohydrates?
Answer» Solution :Both FATS and carbohydrates are energy giving food NUTRIENTS and bothcontain CARBON, hydrogen and oxygen, but the molecularstructure of fat is more complex than that of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates breaks down to form carbon dioxide and water and water and releases energy. Combustion of fat takes a long period of time and hence carbohydrates are preferable to fats. Fats are considered as reservoirs of energywhile carbohydrates serveserve as instant SOURCE of energy.