In a classic experiment,obese patients whose daily caloric intake was dramatically reduced lost only 6 percent of their weight. This limited weight loss was due,at least in part,to the fact that their dietary restriction led to a(n)

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The limited weight loss in obese patients with a drastically reduced daily caloric intake is at least partly due to a decrease in their metabolic rate. This is because the body enters into a state of starvation mode and tries to conserve energy by reducing the metabolic rate, which slows down weight loss. Choices A, B, and D do not accurately describe the physiological mechanism that limits weight loss in this scenario.

In a Classic Experiment,obese Patients Whose Daily Caloric Intake Was