Celeste Has Been Trying to Lose Weight for the Past

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Essay

Celeste has been trying to lose weight for the past five years without much success. A friend tells her about a special diet plan that restricts carbohydrates but lets the dieter eat unlimited amounts of fat and protein. Celeste decides to try this diet, so she stops eating carbohydrate-rich foods such as pasta, bread, rice and potatoes. She also avoids sweet foods and beverages, including most fruits. Instead, she starts eating a lot of meat and fatty foods to supply her calorie needs. Celeste loses quite a bit of weight, but she notices that she has less energy and tends to be more irritable than usual. After a few weeks, she also notices that her breath has an odd, sweet smell to it.
a.) The sweet or fruity smell from her breath is termed _______________?
b.) What is this due to?
c.) Is this healthy state?

Understand the valuation allowance and its impact on income tax expense.

Understand the rationale and requirements for disclosing details related to deferred tax assets and liabilities.

Comprehend the concept of interperiod tax allocation and its impact on matching revenues with expenses.

Analyze the effects of future income tax rate changes on net income.

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