Obese patients whose daily caloric intake was dramatically reduced lost very little 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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When obese patients have their daily caloric intake dramatically reduced, their metabolic rate slows down in order to conserve energy. This decrease in metabolic rate makes it harder for them to lose weight.

Obese Patients Whose Daily Caloric Intake Was Dramatically Reduced Lost