When energy is ingested in excess of needs, the excess:
a. is lost as heat.
b. is converted into triglycerides and stored in adipose tissue.
c. is converted into cholesterol and stored in the liver.
d. is metabolized by the muscles and stored as ATP.
Answer: b. is converted into triglycerides and stored in adipose tissue.
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