5. A young woman decided to lose weight and abstained from fat-containing food for several months. Her diet contained an increased amount of carbohydrates relative to the norm, and her weight increased. Explain the reason for weight gain in this case. For answer: b) draw a diagram of fat metabolic pathway with its clevated rate that led to increased weight;

5. A young woman decided to lose weight and abstained from fat-containing food for several months. Her diet contained an increased amount of carbohydrates relative to the norm, and her weight increased. Explain the reason for weight gain in this case. For answer: b) draw a diagram of fat metabolic pathway with its clevated rate that led to increased weight;

Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)

14th Edition

ISBN:9781305627994

Author:Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney

Publisher:Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney

Chapter10: Performance Nutrition

Section: Chapter Questions

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