Question

Mark is on a strict diet. He has cut down on fats in order to lose weight. Because Mark is severely restricting his fat intake, he may be getting lower amounts of . This would directly affect the and normal body functions

Answer 1

Mark may be getting lower amounts of nutrients and vitamins, namely omega-3s and omega-6s. This would directly affect the brain and normal body functions because the body needs vitamins/nutrients to thrive. This could affect the chemical balance in his brain, resulting in depression/schizophrenia/other issues, including eating disorders. Cutting down on fats might also result in overeating carbs and protein, which leads to an overbalance of nutrients -- and a host of other health issues.Not getting enough fat could also affect bone growth.