When Fasting or Eating a Very-Low-Calorie Diet for Prolonged Periods

question 27

Multiple Choice

When fasting or eating a very-low-calorie diet for prolonged periods, the body will obtain fuel from its energy stores. One of the last reserves the body will use is

• A) subcutaneous fat.
• B) fat stored in the liver.
• C) protein in muscle and organ tissue.
• D) glycogen stores in the brain.

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