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1) Explain how the body metabolizes carbohydrates and protein in the fed state.
2) Explain how the body metabolizes carbohydrates and fat in the fed state.
3) Explain how the body metabolizes carbohydrates and amino acids in the short term fasting states (prior to using up all your glycogen).
4) Explain how the body metabolizes fats in the fasting state once you have used up all your glycogen stores.
Ans 1 - The absorptive state, or the fed state, occurs after a meal when body is digesting the food and absorbing the nutrients. The digestion of carbohydrates begins in the mouth.