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How do carbohydrates get converted into fats ?

If you eat too many calories in the form of carbohydrates the body reach to the storage capacity for glycogen formed through the process of glycogenesis. The excess carbohydrate or sugars move into liver where it is converted to triglycerids (fat) and further transported to the fat cells for long term storage. 

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Carbohydrates provide energy for the body, making them one of the main dietary components. Most people should take in 40 percent to 60 percent of their total calories from carbohydrates, reports MedlinePlus, but if you consume more carbohydrates than you burn, those extra calories can convert to fat and are stored in the body. The conversion of excess carbohydrates to fat is a complex process and occurs primarily when you frequently take in too many total calories in your daily diet.
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