When protein consumption is in excess of body needs and energy needs are met, the excess amino acids are metabolized and the energy in the molecules is ____
a. stored as fat only
b. excreted in the feces
c. stored as amino acids only
d. stored as glycogen and fat
e. excreted in the urine
ANS: D
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