A friend tells you that he is going on a low-carb diet to lose weight because he thinks that carbs contain more energy than fats or protein. What would you tell your friend about his plan?
A) This is a good idea because sugars enter the fuel breakdown pathway earlier than other food molecules.
B) This is a good idea because sugars have more electrons than fats and protein.
C) This is a bad idea because fats contain more hydrogen atoms than carbohydrates and protein.
D) This is a bad idea because all food molecules store the same amount of energy.
Answer: C
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