Which statement is FALSE? a. Excess carbohydrates are converted to glycogen or fat and stored. b. Protein is used to build muscles in response to exercise. c. Alcohol delivers calories and encourages fat storage. d. Any food can make you fat if you eat enough of it. e. Excess amino acids are stored in muscle to be used as energy.
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Excess carbohydrate is converted to glycogen or fat and stored. - This statement is TRUE. When we consume more carbohydrates than our body needs for energy, the excess is converted into glycogen or fat and stored for later use. b. Protein is used to build muscles Show more…
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