Regarding Diets, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 202

Multiple Choice

Regarding diets, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Restaurant foods in the United States are lower in fat and calories than meals made at home.
• B)Food portions at restaurants in the United States are 25 percent larger, or more, than they are in France.
• C)Far fewer people are obese in France because they eat less and take longer to eat a meal.
• D)In general, sweetness, high fat content, and variety tend to encourage overeating.

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