During Periods of Fasting, Why Is Fat Said to Have

question 176

Multiple Choice

During periods of fasting, why is fat said to have a protein-sparing effect?

• A) The body oxidizes its spare protein before it depletes its fat reserves.
• B) The body metabolizes fats and proteins through the same metabolic pathways.
• C) The body must have an adequate fat intake in order to absorb and metabolize proteins.
• D) The body must have an adequate protein intake in order to absorb and metabolize fats.
• E) The body does not oxidize its proteins unless it has consumed its fat reserves first.

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