The weight loss medication orlistat (Alli) ________.

A. reduces the rate at which glucose enters cells
B. increases the metabolic rate by stimulating the release of certain hormones
C. increases the amount of energy the body expends by NEAT
D. reduces the amount of fat absorbed by the digestive tract


Answer: D

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