A person who has a "thrifty metabolism" ________ when compared to a person who does not have a thrifty metabolism.
A. loses excess food energy in the form of body heat
B. metabolizes more glucose than fatty acids for energy
C. gains weight more easily
D. burns three times more fat
Answer: C
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