Type I glycogen storage disease is an inherited disorder in which patients are able to store glycogen in the liver, but lack a necessary enzyme to break down glycogen properly. Based on the function of glycogen in the body, what would be the treatment for this disorder?

Avoidance of foods containing any type of carbohydrate

Decreased intake of simple carbohydrates in the morning

Frequent feedings of complex carbohydrates throughout the day

Monitoring consumption of refined sugars and simple carbohydrates

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Type I glycogen storage disease is an inherited disorder in which patients are able to store glycogen in the liver, but lack a necessary enzyme to break down glycogen properly. Based on the function of glycogen in the body, what would be the treatment for this disorder? 

 Avoidance of foods containing any type of carbohydrate 

 Decreased intake of simple carbohydrates in the morning 

 Frequent feedings of complex carbohydrates throughout the day 

 Monitoring consumption of refined sugars and simple carbohydrates

anonymous · Answer

@stephstar101 help?

stephstar101 · Answer

Sorry, was helping someone else >.< What's up?

anonymous · Answer

can you help with this question

stephstar101 · Answer

So what is glycogen's function?

anonymous · Answer

is it the last one?

stephstar101 · Answer

Hmmm, that seems like the correct answer. I'd say go with it