The respiratory quotient may be decreased by increasing the proportion of energy intake from
a. fat.
b. protein.
c. carbohydrates.
d. fat and carbohydrates.
A
Respiratory quotient is lower when the proportion of energy intake from fat is higher. The respi-ratory quotient is the amount of carbon dioxide produced compared to the amount of oxygen used. Respiratory quotient is high for carbohydrate and low for fat.
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