Duncan's diet contains high amounts of protein and fat,but it is very low in carbohydrates.As a result of following this diet,Duncan's body forms more _____ than normal.

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When the body does not have enough carbohydrates to use for energy, it starts to break down fat instead. This process is called ketosis and produces ketone bodies as a byproduct. Therefore, the high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet that Duncan follows would form more ketone bodies than normal in his body.

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