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HMS, BM EQ-Bank 502 MC

Consider the relationship between essential fat and storage fat in the body. Which of the following statements is correct?

  1. Storage fat has the primary function of protecting vital organs from physical trauma.
  2. Essential fat is only needed by female athletes for hormone production.
  3. Storage fat serves as a fuel source during extended exercise when blood glucose is depleted.
  4. Both essential and storage fat percentages should be minimised for optimal athletic performance.
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\(C\)

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  • C is correct: Storage fat serves as an energy reserve that the body utilises when blood glucose levels become depleted during extended exercise lasting more than an hour.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Essential fat surrounds vital organs and helps insulate, protect and absorb shock, not storage fat.
  • B is incorrect: All people need essential fat, not just female athletes.
  • D is incorrect: Both types of fat serve important functions, and complete minimisation can be unhealthy.