A diet that is deficient in carbohydrate will ultimately force the liver and,to a lesser extent,the kidneys to ________.

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When the body is deficient in carbohydrates, it cannot use glucose as a source of energy. The liver and kidneys will start producing glucose from amino acids through a process called gluconeogenesis. This ensures that the body has enough glucose for essential functions, such as powering the brain. While it is true that the body can also use fat stores to synthesize glucose, this is not the primary method used in carbohydrate deficiency. Likewise, the conversion of glucose to glycogen in the liver is not relevant in this situation as there is not enough glucose available to store as glycogen.

A Diet That Is Deficient in Carbohydrate Will Ultimately Force