Diet Researchers Studying the Effects of a New Diet Found That

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Diet
Researchers studying the effects of a new diet found that the weight loss over a one-month period by those on the diet was normally distributed with a mean of 10 pounds and a standard deviation of 5 pounds. ​ ​
-{Diet Narrative} What proportion of the dieters gained weight?

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Definitions:

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved with instinct and mood, controlling the basic emotions (fear, pleasure, anger) and drives (hunger, sex, dominance, care of offspring).

Amygdala

A section of the brain involved in experiencing emotions, such as fear and pleasure.

Hippocampus

A part of the brain associated with memory formation, organization, and storage.

Basal Ganglia

A group of structures in the brain that help control movement, coordination, and learning.