Fad Diets Are Successful in the Short Term Because They

question 33

Multiple Choice

Fad diets are successful in the short term because they:

• A)alter the body's metabolism
• B)reduce satiety and hence appetite
• C)provide the best balance of energy nutrients for weight loss
• D)induce a calorie deficit
• E)are easy to follow

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