All of the Following Are Considered the Theoretical Basis for Using

question 6

Multiple Choice

All of the following are considered the theoretical basis for using a high protein and low carbohydrate diet to lose weight except

• A) the diet forces the body to use lipids as fuel
• B) the diet produces a greater satiety effect
• C) the diet helps increase basal metabolic rate
• D) the diet triggers a greater thermal effect

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Definitions:

Calcium Level

A measure of the amount of calcium in the blood, crucial for various bodily functions including bone health, muscle function, and nerve transmission.

Sodium Level

The concentration of sodium ions in the blood, important for maintaining fluid balance and nerve function.

Uncompensated Respiratory Alkalosis

A condition where the blood becomes too alkaline (high pH) due to an excess loss of carbon dioxide and without the kidneys compensating to correct the pH balance.

Arterial Oxygen

The level of oxygen in the blood within the arteries, indicative of how well oxygen is being transported to body tissues.