Multiple choice

The nutrient which is not stored in the human body is

  1. protein

  2. fat

  3. carbohydrate

  4. vitamin

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Explanation

Unlike fats (stored in adipose tissue) or carbohydrates (stored as glycogen), proteins are not stored in the body in a specific reservoir. Excess protein is broken down and the nitrogen is excreted.