Chapter 26.1, Problem 18AYLO

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

The reason for fat is said to have glucose-sparing and protein-sparing effects.

Introduction:

Nutrition is the basis of all life activities, and it is taken care of by the process called metabolism. In metabolism, the raw materials are taken up and undergo the digestive process by breaking down the large molecules into small biomolecules. These small biomolecules are further absorbed by the intestinal cells and provide energy to all living things. Fats are considered as the most reserve source in the human body. But, it has glucose-sparing effects and protein-sparing effects.