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Advertisements are filled with images of extremely fit and sometimes even underweight people. what is an example of how these images might positively influence a person’s health choices? a) choosing to use weight loss supplements to increase weight loss b) electing to skip meals to reduce calorie intake until target weight is met c) figuring out ways to purge after meals to reduce the number of calories consumed d) finding ways to increase physical activity to burn calories and increase heart weight

In a study of a weight loss program, 40 subjects lost a mean of 3.0 lb after 12 months. does the weight loss program have practical significance? a. yes, because the weight loss program worked and the subjects lost a mean of 3.0 lb. b. no, because the mean weight loss of 3.0 lb after one year does not seem to justify the program. c. no, because the sample of 40 subjects was too small to determine if the program was useful. d. yes, because the mean weight loss of 3.0 lb after one year does seems to justify the program.

Analyze the relationship between good nutrition and disease prevention: how can reducing your saturated fat intake lower the risk of heart disease?