A. Is it true, "you are what you eat?" Explain, using the information given below, why there is a difference between the macromolecules consumed by Americans and the elemental composition of the human body. (Hint: focus on the data relevant to question)

Research conducted by UC Berkley states:
- 78% of carbon in American bodies comes from corn.
- In France, only 15% of carbon comes from corn.
Research supports most of our dietary intake is comprised of carbohydrates and lipids.
- The American Happy Meal, for example, is made of 72% carbohydrates, 16% lipids and
12% proteins.
- Less than 1 % of the human body mass composition is nucleic acids.



https://tracytredoux.com/journal-posts/2019/3/26/macro-nutrients