Question

question 5
1 pts
people who follow a low - carbohydrate diet are often in ketosis because:
they eat too much protein
they eat inadequate amount of fat
they eat too little carbohydrates to break down fat completely
their diets lack fiber

Explanation:

Ketosis occurs when the body lacks sufficient carbohydrates (the primary energy source) to fully metabolize fat. Instead, the liver breaks down fat into ketone bodies to use for energy. The other options are incorrect: excess protein, insufficient fat, or lack of fiber do not directly cause ketosis in the context of a low-carb diet.

Answer:

they eat too little carbohydrates to break down fat completely