Suppose that, for some bizarre reason, you decided to exist on a diet of whale and seal blubber,exclusively. (a) How would lack of carbohydrates affect your ability to utilize fats? (b) What would your breath smell like? (c) One of your best friends, after trying unsuccessfully to convince you to abandon this diet, makes you promise to consume a healthy dose of odd-chain fatty acids. Does your friend have your best interests at heart? Explain.

Suppose that, for some bizarre reason, you decided to exist on a diet of whale and seal blubber,exclusively. (a) How would lack of carbohydrates affect your ability to utilize fats? (b) What would your breath smell like? (c) One of your best friends, after trying unsuccessfully to convince you to abandon this diet, makes you promise to consume a healthy dose of odd-chain fatty acids. Does your friend have your best interests at heart? Explain.

Aquaculture Science

3rd Edition

ISBN:9781133558347

Author:Parker

Publisher:Parker

Chapter9: Fundamentals Of Nutrition In Aquaculture

Section: Chapter Questions

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