Explanation Explanation for correct answer: Option (a) as given ‘it alters blood lipids in potentially harmful ways’ is correct. Lipids are the source of energy generally stored in the form of fat, triglycerides, fatty acids, sterols, etc. and used when there is lack of energy. When the body fulfills its energy need by the easily metabolized sugars it does not use its stored lipids which further allows body to store most of the consumed lipids (Milk, Cheese, Meat, etc.) for the future use, so if a person consumes a large amount of sugar than calorie need it alters blood lipids in a harmful way...

All living organisms need the energy to sustain and reproduce. This energy comes from the food we consume. Calorie is the unit to measure the amount of the energy one gets from the food. Sugar is a source of calorie which can easily be metabolized by the body to convert into energy. Taking excess added sugar can also alters the normal functioning.

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All living organisms need the energy to sustain and reproduce. This energy comes from the food we consume. Calorie is the unit to measure the amount of the energy one gets from the food. Sugar is a source of calorie which can easily be metabolized by the body to convert into energy. Taking excess added sugar can also alters the normal functioning.

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