a.
To describe:
Explain in detail how brown fat burns calories when someone is chilled?
Case summary:
A friend has emailed an article from the New York Times regarding “brown fat”. He attempts to lose weight and he spent more time in colder rather than to do exercise. He came to know that Ephedrine stimulates the brown fat, so he decided to take ephedrine supplements. How to address the friend regarding this issue.
b.
To describe:
Explain how ephedrine affects
Case summary:
Friend has emailed an article from the New York Times regarding “brown fat” He attempts to lose weight and he spent more time in colder rather than to do exercise. He came to know that Ephedrine stimulates the brown fat, so he decided to take ephedrine supplements. How to address the friend regarding this issue.
c.
To describe:
Contrast (a) and (b) with effect of exercise on metabolism, both in the short and long term by increasing muscle mass.
Case summary:
Friend has emailed an article from the New York Times regarding “brown fat” He attempts to lose weight and he spent more time in colder rather than to do exercise. He came to know that Ephedrine stimulates the brown fat, so he decided to take ephedrine supplements. How to address the friend regarding this issue.
d.
To describe:
In final paragraph advise the friend whether to spend time in cold to increase weight loss or take ephedrine supplements. Whether he should continue to do exercise regularly. Justify it with data and logic.
Case summary:
Friend has emailed an article from the New York Times regarding “brown fat” He attempts to lose weight and he spent more time in colder rather than to do exercise. He came to know that Ephedrine stimulates the brown fat, so he decided to take ephedrine supplements. How to address the friend regarding this issue.

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