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When are proteins used to generate energy?

A. Before carbohydrates and fats when energy is needed
B. When the body has exhausted its stores of fats, but before carbohydrates
C. When the body has exhausted its stores of carbohydrates and fats

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Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

When you lose weight, the last thing to deteriorate are your muscles. Before that, your body works through carbohydrates and fats. Muscle mass is the last resort.

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