The body needs an adequate supply of energy to prevent its protein being burned for energy. To prevent the burning of protein, termed "protein sparing," what does the body need an adequate supply of?
A) Glucose B) Fat C) Carbohydrate D) Carbohydrate and fat
D
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An adequate supply of energy from carbohydrate and fat is needed to spare protein from being burned for calories. The intake of glucose, fat, or carbohydrate alone does not prevent protein sparing.
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