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Carbohydrates as Nutrients Quiz
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One of the functions of carbohydrates in the body is to spare _____ from being used as an energy source.
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Proteins
💡 Explanation:
When the body has an adequate supply of carbohydrates, it uses them as its primary energy source. This spares proteins from being broken down for energy, allowing them to be used for their primary functions of tissue growth, repair, and maintenance.