What Is the Primary Reason That Laxatives Are Generally Ineffective

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Multiple Choice

What is the primary reason that laxatives are generally ineffective agents for losing weight?

• A) They have little, if any, effect on appetite.
• B) They have a low binding activity to dietary fat.
• C) They act on the large intestine rather than the small intestine.
• D) They often induce abdominal cramping and intestinal gas, thereby encouraging rejection and noncompliance.

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