Jose is trying to lose 100 pounds. He has greatly restricted his caloric intake but has lost only about 6 percent of his desired goal. Jose's limited weight loss is due, at least in part, to the fact that his dietary restriction led to a(n) .

decrease in his metabolic rate

Explanation:

There is usually a decrease in ones metabolic rate when there is low food intake or decrease in food intake. This happens because the body wants to conserve energy.

Age also plays a major role in metabolism.

Jose's problem peculiarity led to a decrease in His metabolic rate.

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