Adrian's diet supplies only about 10% of his daily energy needs from carbohydrates.Therefore,most of his energy intake is provided by protein and fat.As a result of following this diet,Adrian's cells form more _____ than normal.

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Since Adrian is obtaining most of his energy from protein and fat, his body is likely in a state of ketosis where the liver produces ketone bodies as an alternative energy source. Therefore, his cells are forming more ketone bodies than normal.

Adrian's Diet Supplies Only About 10% of His Daily Energy