If People Are Kept on Diets Containing About 25% Fewer

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Essay

If people are kept on diets containing about 25% fewer calories than would be required to maintain their initial body weight,what happens?

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic System

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and slowing down the body's response.

Normal Body Functions

The physiological processes and activities carried out by living organisms to maintain life.

Localized Effect

An effect limited to a specific area, region, or part of the body, not spreading from its origin.

Thoracic Nerves

Nerves that are associated with the thorax, contributing to the motor and sensory innervation of the chest, upper back, and abdominal wall muscles.