Why are foods with a large proportion of starch considered to be good energy sources?

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Starch is more easily digested than protein or fat, so the glucose hits the bloodstream quicker and it takes less energy to digest it. (Ever noticed how you feel tired after a big protein %26amp; fat meal? Your digestion system is hard at work.) 100% 1 Vote

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• Because starch is the most readily accesible form of energy. It is easier to break starch down to glucose than it is fat. 0% 0 Votes