Question
Juan has been really limiting his calories hoping to lose weight quickly. He figures as long as he drinks a lot of water, the impact on his body will not be that bad. However, after a week of eating as little as possible, he has actually gained two pounds. What BEST explains why this happened?
Group of answer choices
a. His scale clearly has a problem because he should see weight loss by now.
b. His body is holding onto calories because of his low calorie intake.
c. He is not doing any exercise, so he cannot lose any weight based on diet alone.
d. He was only eating high fat food and now he has switched to healthy food.
Group of answer choices
a. His scale clearly has a problem because he should see weight loss by now.
b. His body is holding onto calories because of his low calorie intake.
c. He is not doing any exercise, so he cannot lose any weight based on diet alone.
d. He was only eating high fat food and now he has switched to healthy food.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best explanation for Juan gaining weight despite limiting his calorie intake is:
**b. His body is holding onto calories because of his low calorie intake.**
When someone significantly reduces their calorie intake, the body can enter a state of starvation or "survival mode," causing it to conserve energy and hold onto fat reserves rather than burning them. This can lead to temporary weight gain or stalling weight loss, even when calories are drastically reduced.
**b. His body is holding onto calories because of his low calorie intake.**
When someone significantly reduces their calorie intake, the body can enter a state of starvation or "survival mode," causing it to conserve energy and hold onto fat reserves rather than burning them. This can lead to temporary weight gain or stalling weight loss, even when calories are drastically reduced.