HT4528 I have an IPhone 4S--How do I see if apps are running in the background and should they be deleted?

I have an IPhone 4S.  How do I see if there are any apps open in the background and if so, should they be deleted to save energy?
Thanks

Very few apps run in the background - mainly music playing apps and GPS apps.  Double-clicking the Home button gives you a list of previously used apps, not (as so many people believe) "running" apps.  You can delete the apps from the list if you wish, but it will make no difference to energy usage (unless they actually are running, as in the categories above. You should know if you are using GPS or if you can hear music).

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