Question

Which food component gives you the most energy? carbohydrate fat or protein

Answer 1

Answer:  fat

Explanation:

Carbohydrates, fats and proteins are among the major nutrients in the food component.

• Where proteins helps in growth of the body where as carbohydrates and fat provide energy. Protein has 4 calories per gram.
• Carbohydrates are instant form of energy. All carbohydrates turn into glucose and raise our blood sugar. Carbohydrate has 4 calories per gram.
• While fats are the slowest source of energy but provides most energy. Each gram of fat provides about 9 calories [ approximately more than twice that in proteins or carbohydrates].

Hence, fat gives you the most energy .