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

question 2

Multiple Choice

The client who has self-initiated a low-carbohydrate diet asks the nurse "Why do carbohydrates cause obesity?" Which statement is the nurse's best response? "Carbohydrates in the diet:

• A)"Cause a release of insulin from the pancreas, which coverts carbohydrates to fat."
• B)"Are necessary in the diet, and no specific nutrient limitation prevents obesity."
• C)"Trigger a release of fat and protein from the liver and cause weight gain."
• D)"Reduce the number of fat cells in certain body areas, such as hips and abdomen."

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