Which of the following is a characteristic of the metabolism of specific macronutrients?
a. The rate of fat oxidation does not change when fat is eaten in excess.
b. The rate of protein oxidation does not change when protein is eaten in excess.
c. The rate of glucose oxidation does not change when carbohydrate is eaten in excess.
d. The conversion of dietary glucose to fat is the major pathway of carbohydrate utilization.
e. The conversion of protein to muscle is hastened when protein intake exceeds protein requirements.
ANS: A
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