Patients with COPD may better tolerate diets in which fat, rather than carb, is the primary energy source, because oxidation of fat:
a. raises the respiratory quotient
b. consumes less oxygen
c. increases the respiratory rate
d. spares protein
Answer: b. consumes less oxygen
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