What role does glycogen play in carbohydrate metabolism?


Carbohydrates are converted to glucose for use as energy. If excess glucose is present, it is converted and stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles. When it is needed for energy, it is broken down to glucose.

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Grains provide a good food source of fluoride.?

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Adrianna prepares most of the meals at home for her family and wants to ensure she is using good food safety practices. All of the following are recommended except ________.

A. wash cutting boards, cooking utensils, and dishes regularly B. separate ready-to-eat foods from foods that will need to be prepared C. use a food thermometer to check internal cooking temperatures when preparing cooked foods D. refrigerate foods within three hours to a temperature of 45 degrees F

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An individual can most easily alter his/her energy output by altering:

a. the time of day he/she exercises. b. the intensity, duration, and frequency of exercise. c. his/her eating patterns. d. the combination of foods eaten at a meal.

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The more fit a muscle is, the ____ it draws from the blood

a. less oxygen b. more oxygen c. more carbon dioxide d. less carbon dioxide e. more nitrogen

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