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TI

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on: Jun 12, 2013
Why are carbohydrates and fats considered high energy foods?
A) They have a lot of oxygen atoms.
B) They have no nitrogen in their makeup.
C) They can have very long carbon skeletons.
D) They have a lot of electrons associated with hydrogen.
E) They are easily reduced.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 13, 2013
Definitely D. 100 percent certain ;)


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Reply #2 on: Jun 15, 2013
Awesomeness!


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