If the carbohydrate content of the diet is insufficient to meet the body's needs for glucose, what can be converted to glucose?

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Amino acids can be converted to glucose through a process called gluconeogenesis. Fatty acids and acetyl CoA cannot be converted to glucose, but can be used for energy in other metabolic pathways. Carbon dioxide and urea are waste products and do not contribute to glucose production.

If the Carbohydrate Content of the Diet Is Insufficient to Meet