Fad Diets Are Successful in the Short Term Because They

question 78

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.

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Definitions:

Chemical Synapse

A chemical synapse is a type of synapse that utilizes chemical messengers, known as neurotransmitters, to transmit signals between neurons across a synaptic gap.

Presynaptic Terminal

The end point of a neuron where neurotransmitters are stored before being released into the synaptic cleft.

Receptor Molecules

Specialized proteins located on the surface of or within cells, which bind to specific substances, leading to a cellular response.

Specificity

The ability of a test or biological mechanism to accurately identify a particular substance or pathogen without cross-reacting with other substances.