Chapter 5, Problem 13RQ

The preferred energy sources for the body are ________.

Basal metabolic rate is a measure of ______. a. the total amount of calories you burn in 24 hours b. the amount of food energy needed to sustain basic body operations c. the amount of energy burned by skeletal muscle in a given period d. both a and b

Does physical exercise to increase muscle mass involve anabolic and/or catabolic processes? Give evidence for your answer.