When Energy-Yielding Nutrients Are Consumed in Excess, Which One(s) Can

question 54

Multiple Choice

When energy-yielding nutrients are consumed in excess, which one(s) can lead to storage of fat?

• A) fat only
• B) carbohydrate only
• C) fat and carbohydrate only
• D) fat, carbohydrate, and protein

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