Regarding "Yo-Yo Dieting," Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 19

Multiple Choice

Regarding "Yo-yo dieting," which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) "Yo-yo dieting" causes the dieter's body to become highly efficient at conserving calories and storing them as fat.
• B) "Yo-yo dieting" can dramatically speed up the body's metabolic rate.
• C) "Yo-yo dieting" makes it harder to lose weight each time a person diets and easier to regain weight when the diet ends.
• D) "Yo-yo dieting" causes frequent weight changes, which increases the risk of heart disease and premature death.

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