What best describes why weight loss and malnutrition occurs in the presence of chronic respiratory diseases?

A) Damaged lung tissues use more vitamins and minerals.
B) Excessive carbon dioxide in the blood causes a person to sleep more.
C) Labored breathing requires more energy.
D) Hypoxemia causes the body to excrete excess glycogen.


C

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