When too much sugar is consumed in the diet, glucose in the blood exceeds the body's need for energy, and glucose is stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles, and as ________ in fat tissue.
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This excess glucose is then stored in the body for later use. The body can store glucose in two ways: as glycogen in the liver and muscles, and as fat in adipose tissue. Show more…
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