Jasmine is trying to lose weight. She has decided to try a diet that lets her eat unlimited amounts of protein. The protein that Jasmine eats that is above and beyond what she needs is _____.
A)excreted as protein in her urine
B)excreted as amino acids in her feces
C)transformed into fat and stored in adipose (fat) tissue
D)transaminated into lipids and circulated in lymph

Question

Jasmine is trying to lose weight. She has decided to try a diet that lets her eat unlimited amounts of protein. The protein that Jasmine eats that is above and beyond what she needs is _____.  
A)excreted as protein in her urine
B)excreted as amino acids in her feces
C)transformed into fat and stored in adipose (fat) tissue
D)transaminated into lipids and circulated in lymph

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When the body has an excess of energy (from consuming more calories than it needs), this excess energy is stored as fat in adipose tissue. Therefore, if Jasmine is trying to lose weight, she needs to consume fewer calories than she burns, so that her body will use up its stored fat for energy instead of storing more. Option A is incorrect because excess protein is not usually excreted in urine unless there is a medical condition present. Option B is incorrect because amino acids are usually broken down and absorbed into the body, not excreted in feces. Option D involves the conversion of amino acids into lipids (fat), which would not be helpful for weight loss.

Jasmine Is Trying to Lose Weight