Jose is trying to lose 100 pounds.He has greatly restricted his caloric intake but has lost only about 6 percent of his weight.Jose's limited weight loss is due,at least in part,to the fact that his dietary restriction led to a(n)

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When the body is restricted for an extended period of time when it is not receiving an adequate amount of calories, the metabolic rate tends to decrease. This decrease is a result of the body's adaptation to conserve energy, resulting in a slower weight loss progress.

Jose Is Trying to Lose 100 Pounds