Rapid weight gain (>1 pound in a day) is probably caused by accumulation of
a. fluid.
b. feces.
c. body fat.
d. lean body mass.
A
Weight gains exceeding 1 pound in a day are probably caused by excess fluid. The body cannot accumulate lean body mass or body fat this quickly and accumulation of this amount of feces is highly unlikely.
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