Multiple Choice
A patient presents with low blood levels of glucose and ketones in plasma accompanied by high fatty acid levels.A urine analysis reveals high levels of dicarboxylic acids.This patient will most likely benefit from:
A) A high-fat, "ketogenic" diet.
B) A low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet.
C) High doses of carnitine.
D) A diet rich in essential fatty acids.
E) Restriction of dietary glycine.
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