If an individual consumes excess calories in the form of carbohydrates,the excess energy is stored as

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When an individual consumes excess calories in the form of carbohydrates, the excess energy is stored as fat. This is because excess carbohydrates are converted into glucose, which can then be converted into glycogen (stored in muscles and the liver) or triglycerides (stored in adipose tissue). However, the capacity for glycogen storage is limited and once glycogen stores are full, any excess glucose is stored as fat.

If an Individual Consumes Excess Calories in the Form of Carbohydrates,the