In order to lose 12 pounds, your friend wants to fast for a week. You don't 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?

Fasting can slow metabolism and may not provide the nutrients and energy the body needs. A safer approach is a well-balanced diet with fewer calories, which can support gradual, sustainable weight loss. Choice B gives this alternative; low-carbohydrate diets, diet pills, and liquid diets are not automatically safe or appropriate substitutes for fasting.

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