Maria wants to try a very low-CHO diet for weight reduction. The authors of this plan advertise that you will know that it is working because your breath will have a fruity smell. What should Maria know about this "diet'?

a. The diet is sound because it allows the user to monitor success.
b. The diet promotes protein synthesis, glycogenesis, and weight loss.
c. The diet causes ketosis, which can lead to ketoacidosis and even death.
d. The diet permits the body to get more use from its supply of insulin and therefore its CHOs.


c

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