– if carbohydrates are the body’s energy source, what exactly are calories?

Question

I keep hearing that carbs are the body’s fuel, but fats contain more calories per gram. Surely that means fat is the body’s primary source of fuel?

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Answer 1

IIRC Carbs are meant for short term energy and are used or stored as fat within about 24 hrs fat is higher energy and meant to be kept for the in case of emergency energy. Calories is a measure of how much energy from the carbs fats and protein given to you by the food/drinks you consume.