Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780133923001
Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8.4, Problem 1ET
Colin, a 45-year-old obese man, comes to you, his physician, complaining that he has been on a fat-free diet for months without losing weight. What do you hypothesize about Colin’s weight issue? What questions would you ask him to develop your hypothesis? If the answers support your hypothesis, what dietary recommendations would you make?
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