All of the Following May Cause Ketones to Be Found

Question

All of the following may cause ketones to be found in the urine EXCEPT ________.
A) diabetes mellitus
B) a diet very low in carbohydrates
C) starvation
D) a diet very low in protein

Accepted Answer

A diet very low in protein would not cause ketones to be found in the urine. Ketoacidosis, which results in the production of ketones, is mainly caused by a lack of insulin in diabetes mellitus, starvation, or a diet very low in carbohydrates.