In the Early Stages of a Low-Carbohydrate Diet, Much of the Lost

question 74

Multiple Choice

In the early stages of a low-carbohydrate diet, much of the lost weight is ____.

• A) adipose tissue and lean tissue
• B) water and lean tissue
• C) adipose tissue and bone
• D) bone and water
• E) adipose tissue and water

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