When using the RQ to estimate fuel usage during exercise, the role that protein plays as a fuel source is often ignored. Why?

A. because protein cannot be used a fuel in skeletal muscle
B. because protein generally plays a relatively small role as a fuel source during exercise
C. because protein is only used as a fuel in muscle during short duration exercise lasting less than 20 seconds
D. none of these answers is correct


Answer: B

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