by Meghna Rangarajan | Mar 10, 2025 | Student Blogs
The Building Blocks of Brain Energy The brain uses about 20% of our body’s energy and needs a balanced mix of macronutrients to get energy and build essential structures. Carbohydrates: The primary source of energy for the brain. Broken down into glucose, which fuels...
by Meghna Rangarajan | Mar 9, 2025 | Student Blogs
Types and Structure of Fats Fats are lipids that provide energy, help store vitamins, and come in different types. Healthy Fats: Unsaturated Fats: Found in foods like olive oil, nuts, and fish. These fats have one or more double bonds in their structure. They can help...
by Meghna Rangarajan | Mar 9, 2025 | Student Blogs
Structure and Types of Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that serve as the primary energy source for our cells. Energy Powerhouse: Carbohydrates fuel the body because they break down into glucose—a vital energy...
by Meghna Rangarajan | Mar 9, 2025 | Student Blogs
Protein Structure & Assembly Proteins are built from tiny building blocks called amino acids, which join in a specific order to create a unique structure. Building Blocks: Proteins are made up of 20 different amino acids. Peptide Bonds: Amino acids link together...
by Meghna Rangarajan | Mar 7, 2025 | Student Blogs
How Hurricanes Form Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters and grow into massive storms through a powerful energy cycle. Warm Ocean Waters: Provide the energy that fuels hurricanes by heating the air above, which then rises and creates a low-pressure center. Low...
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