The weight loss medication orlistat (Alli)
A. increases the metabolic rate by stimulating the release of certain hormones.
B. reduces the amount of fat absorbed by the digestive tract.
C. increases the amount of energy the body expends by NEAT.
D. reduces the rate at which glucose enters cells.
Answer: B
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