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What are energy-giving foods? Give two examples of energy-giving food.


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Energy giving food:

  1. Energy-giving foods are those that supply the body with energy to accomplish work after getting digested.
  2. They have a relatively higher sugar content than the other kinds of food.

Examples of energy-giving food:

i) Carbohydrates:

  1. They are one of the primary sources of energy for our bodies.
  2. They are organic molecules.
  3. Bread, grains, and fruits are some examples of food that are rich in carbohydrates.

ii) Fats:

  1. Any ester of fatty acids, or a mixture of similar compounds, most typically found in living creatures or food, is referred to as fat.
  2. Cheese, nuts, and butter are examples of food rich in fat.

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