The Client Who Has Self-Initiated a Low-Carbohydrate Diet Asks the Nurse,Why

question 25

Multiple Choice

The client who has self-initiated a low-carbohydrate diet asks the nurse,Why do carbohydrates cause obesity?" Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A)"Carbohydrates cause a release of insulin from the pancreas,which coverts carbohydrates to fat."
• B)"Carbohydrates reduce the number of fat cells in certain body areas,such as hips and abdomen."
• C)"Carbohydrates trigger a release of fat and protein from the liver and cause weight gain."
• D)"Carbohydrates alone do not cause obesity."

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