In a Classic Experiment, Obese Patients Whose Daily Caloric Intake

Multiple Choice

In a classic experiment, obese patients whose daily caloric intake was dramatically reduced lost only 6 percent of their weight. This limited weight loss was due, at least in part, to the fact that their dietary restriction led to a(n)

A) decrease in their secretion of ghrelin.
B) elevation of their set points.
C) decrease in their metabolic rate.
D) elevation of their blood glucose levels.