What Is the Main Problem Associated with Very Low Kcalorie-Diets

question 23

Multiple Choice

What is the main problem associated with very low kcalorie-diets?

• A)Initial weight loss is due to fat loss but then reverts to water loss
• B)They promote adaptive mechanisms that reduce energy expenditure making continuing weight loss difficult
• C)They dangerously increase metabolic rates
• D)They promote sodium excretion

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