MEDICAL
RECTUM AND ANUS
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Question
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In order to lose weight quickly before a surgery a patientgoes on the Atkins (no carbohydrate and high protein) diet. What is beingdigested by the patient’s body during the process of ketoacidosis?
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lipids
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carbohydrates
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nucleic acids
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protien
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -As research has noted, ketosis triggers the release of ketones in the body and can lead to quick weight loss. Ketones are acids the liver produces when the body burns fat for energy.
Detailed explanation-2: -Although the ketogenic diet with or without periods of fasting might yield short-term weight loss, it has potentially dangerous side effects, including ketoacidosis.
Detailed explanation-3: -Some people encourage ketosis by following a diet called the ketogenic, or keto, diet. This diet, which is very low in carbohydrates, aims to burn unwanted fat by forcing the body to rely on fat for energy, rather than carbs.
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