​In Times of Energy Shortage Due to Inadequate Carbohydrates or Fats

question 38

Multiple Choice

​In times of energy shortage due to inadequate carbohydrates or fats in foods,the body uses protein in what way?

• A)decreases the breakdown of food proteins for energy and uses stored glycogen
• B)stores amino acids in the cells to be used later for energy
• C)​removes the nitrogen portion and uses the remaining fragments for energy
• D)​converts it to fat to provide more concentrated energy
• E)​strips off its acid groups so that they can be used elsewhere for energy

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