eli5 if we get energy from the food we eat does this mean the food (matter) is converted into energy ? .

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I thought matter to energy conversion are only possible in nuclear reactors. Also if you’re fat and exercise to lose weight does this mean you have converted your matter into energy?

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>I thought matter to energy conversion are only possible in nuclear reactors.

Have you never seen fire before?

>Also if you’re fat and exercise to lose weight does this mean you have converted your matter into energy?

Exactly so, this is literally the point of fat.