Which of the Following Conditions Is Likely to Increase Ketone

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conditions is likely to increase ketone production?

• A)Untreated diabetes
• B)Starvation
• C)A very low carbohydrate diet
• D)All of these choices are correct.

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