Many Weight-Loss Programs Advertise That They Can Help Individuals Lose

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Many weight-loss programs advertise that they can help individuals lose a great deal of weight without any changes in the individual's lifestyle. Typically when a person who has lost the weight leaves the program, he or she regains the weight. This phenomenon is almost as unhealthy for the body as the excess weight. Businesses operating these kinds of weight-loss programs are engaged in which type of behaviour?

• A) illegal and irresponsible
• B) legal and irresponsible
• C) legal and responsible
• D) illegal and responsible

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