Questions: Macronutrients and alcohol supply the body with energy in the form of
- calories
- chemicals
- minerals
- vitamins
Transcript text: Macronutrients and alcohol supply the body with energy in the form of $\qquad$
calories
chemicals
minerals
vitamins
Solution
The answer is the first one: calories.
Explanation for each option:
Calories: Macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats) and alcohol provide energy to the body, which is measured in calories. This is the correct answer.
Chemicals: While macronutrients and alcohol are composed of chemicals, the term "chemicals" does not specifically refer to the energy they provide.
Minerals: Minerals are essential nutrients that the body needs to function properly, but they do not supply energy in the form of calories.
Vitamins: Vitamins are also essential nutrients that support various bodily functions, but they do not provide energy in the form of calories.
Summary:
Macronutrients and alcohol supply the body with energy in the form of calories.