A person would be most likely to produce excessive ketones if his or her food intake that day consisted only of
a. green salad with oil and vinegar dressing.
b. refried pinto beans and rice.
c. cheeseburgers and French fries.
d. fried eggs with bacon and hash brown potatoes.
Answer: a. green salad with oil and vinegar dressing.
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