How Does the Body Use Calories From Fat in Carbs & Protein?
Calories A calorie is the unit used to measure energy. When we talk about calories in relation to the body, we are referring to how much energy the body takes in versus how much energy it produces. Caloric intake is needed to generate the energy the body requires to maintain its normal metabolic functions and perform physical activities. While all carbohydrates have the same number of calories per gram, simple carbohydrates that come form refined sugar and white flour do not provide as much nutritional value as the carbohydrates that come from foods high in fiber. But it makes no difference whether calories come from fat, carbohydrates or protein; when a person consumes more calories than the body burns, the excess is stored as fat. Fat Storage Any extra carbohydrates and protein that the body does not need to use for energy are converted to glycogen and triglycerides in the liver. Triglycerides are transported from the liver and stored in tissue cells just beneath the skin and around
