Fatty acids provide the majority of the energy for muscle metabolism when a person is A)exercising at 25% of VO_2max. B)exercising at 50% of VO_2max. C)exercising at 75% of VO_2max. D)exercising at 100% of VO_2max.

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Fatty acids are the primary source of energy during low-intensity exercise, such as when exercising at 25% of VO2max. At higher intensities, the body increasingly relies on carbohydrates for energy.

Fatty Acids Provide the Majority of the Energy for Muscle