What Is the Primary Reason That Laxatives Are Generally Not

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is the primary reason that laxatives are generally not effective 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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