Sarah is restricting and purging when she does eat. She has lost about 25% of her body weight, including some muscle tone. Why is she losing muscle tone?
a. Her body is metabolizing muscle for energy
b. Muscle loss always happens when people lose weight
c. Her body is converting muscle to dietary fat
d. Her doctor has advised against eating
Answer: a.
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