Question

in order to lose 12 pounds, your friend wants to fast for a week. you dont think it is a good idea. which of the following statements best explains why she should not fast and provides her with a better alternative?
a. fasting can lead to fatigue or dizziness, so it would be best to follow a low - carbohydrate diet to lose weight.
b. fasting can cause the metabolism to slow down, so it would be better to follow a well - balanced diet that has reduced calories.
c. fasting is ineffective because its hard to maintain, so it would be best to take diet pills instead.
d. fasting will cause you to have low energy, so a liquid diet would be best because it doesnt have any negative side effects.

please select the best answer from the choices provided.
○ a
○ b
○ c

Explanation:

• Option A: Low-carb diets are not universally the best alternative, and fatigue/dizziness is a short-term issue, not the most critical problem with fasting for weight loss.
• Option B: Fasting for a week can trigger the body to conserve energy by slowing metabolism, making long-term weight loss harder. A reduced-calorie, balanced diet is a sustainable, evidence-based alternative that supports steady metabolism while promoting weight loss.
• Option C: Diet pills carry significant health risks and are not a safe or recommended alternative to fasting.
• Option D: Liquid diets also have negative side effects (e.g., nutrient deficiencies, muscle loss) and are not risk-free.

Answer:

B. Fasting can cause the metabolism to slow down, so it would be better to follow a well-balanced diet that has reduced calories.