The human body uses a variety of organic molecules as sources of energy. In what order does the body usually access these sources of energy? lipids, carbohydrates, proteins proteins, lipids, carbohydrates carbohydrates, proteins, lipids carbohydrates, lipids, proteins

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Charity King

28 July, 23:27

The human body uses a variety of organic molecules as sources of energy. In what order does the body usually access these sources of energy? lipids, carbohydrates, proteins proteins, lipids, carbohydrates carbohydrates, proteins, lipids carbohydrates, lipids, proteins

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Shannon Barnett · Answer 1

There are 3 sources of energy, which are also known as macronutrients, carbohydrates, protein, and fat.

Of these three, carbohydrates are the body’s preferred source of energy. Carbohydrates break down into glucose, which is an immediate source of energy especially for the brain and muscles. The macronutrient proportions recommended for general, healthy diet are: 45-65% of energy (or calories) from carbohydrates, 10-20% of energy (or calories) from protein and 20-35% of energy (or calories) from fat.