John Has a BMI of 35 and Is Desperate to Get

question 92

Multiple Choice

John has a BMI of 35 and is desperate to get it down to at least 25. He is trying a low-sugar,low-carbohydrate diet. John is likely to have difficulty losing weight while dieting because

• A)fat cells can be lost only with vigorous exercise.
• B)his resting metabolic rate will increase and prompt him to overeat.
• C)he has an unusually low set point for body weight.
• D)fat tissue can be maintained by fewer calories than can other body tissues.

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