Racquel has gone on and off starvation diets.This will hinder long-term weight loss because this type of dieting _________________________.

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Starvation diets slow down the basal metabolic rate because the body is conserving energy in response to a calorie deficit. This makes it harder to lose weight in the long term as the body becomes more efficient at conserving energy and burning fewer calories.

Racquel Has Gone on and Off Starvation Diets