During Periods of Fasting, Fat Is Said to Have a Protein-Sparing

question 39

Multiple Choice

During periods of fasting, fat is said to have a protein-sparing effect because the body

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

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