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

Question

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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Answer 1

With fat, the carbon hydrogen bonds and carbon, carbon bonds release energy when broken and the byproduct is carbon dioxide and water.