Question

when energy - yielding nutrients are consumed in excess, which one(s) are stored in body fat?
select one
a. fats only
b. carbohydrates only
c. fats and carbohydrates only
d. fats, carbohydrates, and proteins
e. proteins and fats only

Explanation:

Energy - yielding nutrients include fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. When consumed in excess, all three can be converted and stored as body fat. Fats can be directly stored as fat. Excess carbohydrates are converted to glycogen first, but if glycogen stores are full, they are converted to fat. Excess proteins, after meeting the body's protein needs, are deaminated and the remaining carbon skeleton can be converted to fat for storage. So fats, carbohydrates, and proteins (when in excess) can contribute to body fat storage.

Answer:

D. Fats, carbohydrates, and proteins