About 12 hours later, Devan hasn’t eaten all day. He eats a meal of steak and eggs. What effect does this meal have on Devan’s body? Group of answer choices Devan will begin burning glucose for energy and his fat metabolism will shut down. Devan’s liver will continue to make glucose from glycogen and amino acids Devan’s liver will begin to store glucose as glycogen Devan’s liver will continue to make ketone bodies from glucos

About 12 hours later, Devan hasn’t eaten all day. He eats a meal of steak and eggs. What effect does this meal have on Devan’s body? Group of answer choices Devan will begin burning glucose for energy and his fat metabolism will shut down. Devan’s liver will continue to make glucose from glycogen and amino acids Devan’s liver will begin to store glucose as glycogen Devan’s liver will continue to make ketone bodies from glucos

Ebk:Nutrition & Diet Therapy

10th Edition

ISBN:9780357391747

Author:DEBRUYNE

Publisher:DEBRUYNE

Chapter6: Metabolism, Energy Balance, And Body Composition

Section: Chapter Questions

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