The Most Accurate Statement Regarding the Use of Self-Help Diet

question 109

Multiple Choice

The most accurate statement regarding the use of self-help diet books in the treatment of obesity is that

• A)there is a moderate level of long-term effectiveness.
• B)they are effective only when used in combination with physician counseling.
• C)they are more effective than commercial self-help programs such as Jenny Craig.
• D)they work for only a very few individuals.

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