The largest amount of stored energy in the body>>> Adipose triacylglycerols contain the largest amount of stored energy in humans, followed by protein (even though loss of too much protein will lead to death), muscle glycogen, and liver glycogen (see Table 1.1).

The energy source reserved for strenuous muscular activity>>> Muscle glycogen is used for energy during exercise. The glycogen is degraded to a form of glucose that can enter metabolic pathways for energy generation....