Jose Is Trying to Lose 100 Pounds

question 43

Multiple Choice

Jose is trying to lose 100 pounds.He has greatly restricted his caloric intake but has lost only about 6 percent of his desired goal.Jose's limited weight loss is due,at least in part,to the fact that his dietary restriction led to a(n)

• A) decrease in his secretion of ghrelin.
• B) elevation of his set point.
• C) decrease in his metabolic rate.
• D) elevation of his blood glucose level.

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Working Capital

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