According to the Textbook, the Word Diet Should Be Defined

question 61

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook, the word diet should be defined as:

• A) a restriction of food and beverages in an effort to lose weight.
• B) an increase or decrease in caloric intake to gain or lose weight.
• C) a pattern of eating.
• D) nutrition periodization.

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