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Which of the following uses a large hydrogen concentration gradient to make ATP, CO2 and water

During an energy deficit, which part of the body still needs to run on glucose and cannot use fatty acids for energy metabolism. 

Amino acids can be metabolized to make energy by the body. 

Which type of fat distribution is more concerning?

A ketone body is made from combining two amino acids together. 

Which enzyme is responsible for breaking off triglycerides from circulating blood lipids which can then be used for energy by muscles or storage by fat cells?

When looking at mortality data related to BMI, the “J” shaped curve means that a lower BMI is always healthier, and a higher BMI is always unhealthy. 

Which of the following terms describes the breakdown of fatty acids for metabolism. 

An important consideration in losing weight is the balance between energy intake and calorie expenditure. To do this, one must:

What effect does increased lean body mass have on BMR?