When Protein Consumption Is in Excess of Body Needs and Energy

question 31

Multiple Choice

When protein consumption is in excess of body needs and energy needs are met, the excess amino acids are metabolized and the energy in the molecule is

• A) stored as glycogen and/or fat.
• B) excreted in the urine.
• C) stored as amino acids in muscle.
• D) stored as amino acids in the liver.

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Definitions:

Demand-Management Policies

Strategies used by the government to influence the amount of aggregate demand in the economy, often through fiscal and monetary policies.

Automatic Stabilizers

Economic policies and programs designed to offset fluctuations in a nation's economic activity without additional intervention by the government or policymakers, such as progressive taxes and unemployment benefits.

Real GDP

Stands for Real Gross Domestic Product, which measures the value of all final goods and services produced within a country in a given period, adjusted for inflation.

Keynesian Theory

An economic theory stating that government intervention through fiscal policy is necessary to manage the cyclical nature of economies and adjust to demand shocks.