Chapter 23, Problem 11P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The total energy required by the hummingbird in the flight described in the question should be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

Complete combustion of fat yields about$\text{37 kJ/g}$. The energy stored in fat in average person with$\text{70 kg}$of body weight, exceeds the energy available from protein, glycogen and glucose.