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Your text described a study by the National Weight Control Registry that investigated people who have lost at least 40 pounds and kept it off for at least 2 years.They found that _____ was an important predictor of weight-loss success.


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Gamma Rays

Electromagnetic radiation of the highest frequency and energy, emitted from atomic nuclei during radioactive decay.

Background Radiation

The ionizing radiation present in the environment naturally from cosmic rays, radon gas, and other sources not due to deliberate human activity.

Radon

A radioactive, colorless, odorless noble gas occurring naturally as the decay product of uranium, posing health risks due to its ionizing radiation.

Background Radiation

The ubiquitous ionizing radiation present in the environment, originating from natural and artificial sources like cosmic rays, radon gas, and medical x-rays.

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