Which Statement Is True of Low-Carbohydrate Diets

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true of low-carbohydrate diets?

• A)They are associated with diet-induced diarrhea
• B)They cause frequent bouts of hyperglycemia
• C)Total weight loss is about the same as in people on a low-fat diet
• D)They initially cause gain weight but subsequently induce slow weight loss.
• E)They elevate risk of certain GI tract cancers.

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