Carbohydrates are an important energy source for the body. A sufficient intake of carbohydrates is necessary to spare protein and prevent ketosis. Choose the statement about the functions of carbohydrates that is not correct:

a. As exercise intensity increases, an increasingly larger percentage of the body's energy requirements is met by fat and an increasingly smaller percentage is met by carbohydrates.
b. When carbohydrate intake is inadequate, the body breaks down stored fat to produce ketones.
c. When carbohydrate intake is inadequate, the body produces its own glucose through gluconeogenesis.
d. Consuming a fiber-rich diet may promote weight loss


Answer: a. As exercise intensity increases, an increasingly larger percentage of the body's energy requirements is met by fat and an increasingly smaller percentage is met by carbohydrates.

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