Which one of the following is the best scientific description of 'burning calories'? Fats, proteins or carbohydrates are converted into gases. Calories are removed from fats leaving carbon dioxide and water behind. Glycogen combines with carbon dioxide to yield oxygen. Calories in a solid form are converted to calories in a vapor form. None of these statements is correct. Stored nutrients are converted into carbon dioxide and water accompanied by heat release.
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In biology, 'burning calories' refers to the process by which our bodies convert the food we eat (and the nutrients within that food) into energy. This process is known as metabolism. Show more…
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