Which of the Following Criteria Is the Best Indication of a Truly

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following criteria is the best indication of a truly helpful diet book?

• A)advocacy of special diets
• B)advocacy of a balanced approach to diet plus exercise
• C)claims that the book is based on scientific breakthroughs
• D)recommendations to combine foods in special ways

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Definitions:

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