Question

To conserve body protein for its vital functions and not use it to provide energy, you should ________ eat adequate amounts of carbohydrate and fat to conserve protein for other functions. eat at least twice the recommended rda for protein to ensure adequate protein stores. . work out in the gym at least three times a week to store additional protein for later use. eat meat three times a week to ensure adequate protein storage

Answer 1

To conserve body protein for its vital functions and not use it to provide energy, you should eat adequate amounts of carbohydrate and fat to conserve protein for other functions. Proteins play various roles other than to provide energy in the body which includes; building and repairing body tissues; they also production of hormones; They catalyze reactions; enzymes are proteins that increase the rate of chemical reactions in the body; they are also important in formation of antibodies which serve to protect infection, illness and diseases. Eating adequate amounts of carbohydrates and fat, they will serve as sources of energy instead of proteins.