Multiple Choice
What mechanism contributes to the initial weight loss in high-protein/low-carbohydrate diets such as Atkins or South Beach?
A) Diuretic effect of low carbohydrate consumption
B) Increase in percentage of lean muscle mass
C) Glycogen sparing and storage
D) Proteolytic metabolism
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