The Atkins and South Beach Diets Are Considered Ketogenic Because

question 126

Multiple Choice

The Atkins and South Beach diets are considered ketogenic because

• A) Type I diabetics use them.
• B) they cause the body to burn calories from non-carbohydrate sources.
• C) they shift one's metabolism to increased levels of glycolysis.
• D) they have the potential to increase the body's pH.
• E) they require people to eat large quantities of ketones.

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