When fasting or eating a very-low-calorie diet for prolonged periods, the body will find fuel from its energy stores. One of the last reserves the body will use is from
A) subcutaneous fat.
B) fat stored in the liver.
C) protein in muscles and organs.
D) glycogen stores in the brain.

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When the body runs out of glycogen stores from carbohydrates, and stored fat in subcutaneous areas and the liver, it will start breaking down protein in muscles and organs to create glucose through a process called gluconeogenesis. This can lead to muscle wasting and other health complications.

When Fasting or Eating a Very-Low-Calorie Diet for Prolonged Periods