By dramatically reducing her daily caloric intake,Marilyn plans to reduce her normal body weight by 10 to 15 percent.Research suggests that after three or four weeks of sustained dieting,Marilyn will
A) have increased blood glucose levels.
B) experience a decrease in her feelings of hunger.
C) have a lower resting metabolic rate.
D) have a lower set point for body weight.

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Research suggests that sustained dieting can lead to a decrease in metabolic rate, as the body adjusts to the lower caloric intake. It is unlikely that Marilyn's blood glucose levels would increase as a result of reduced caloric intake, and while she may experience some temporary decrease in feelings of hunger, this is unlikely to persist after three or four weeks. There is no evidence to suggest that sustained dieting can permanently lower the body's set point for weight.

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