The body fights reduced food intake with lowering metabolism and increasing fat stores.

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When the body experiences reduced food intake, it enters into a state of energy conservation. The body adapts to the lowered caloric intake by slowing down metabolism which leads to burning fewer calories, thereby preserving energy. This also results in the body increasing the storage of fat so as to safeguard from future food shortages. Therefore, the statement is true.

The Body Fights Reduced Food Intake with Lowering Metabolism and Increasing