Re: calories we consume

On 6 Jan 2007 16:59:48 -0800, "CamelBack" <scedla@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I have a question. It may be silly, but i don't know.

If I eat or drink something that is 100 calories, does my body absorb
all 100 calories?

Pretty much.

Simple sugars and refined fats (separated from the foods they
originally come with) will almost all be absorbed. Some whole fruits,
nuts and other seeds may partially go straight through the system into
the bowl, as will some carbs and protein that is grabbed by excreted
bacteria in the feces will also go to waste.

If small portions are eaten, and chewed well, most calories will be
absorbed, and the more you eat and the less you chew, the more that
goes to waste. I guess transit time thropugh the gut plays a role
here. jack
.

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