Regarding "Yo-yo dieting," which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. "Yo-yo dieting" causes the dieter's body to become highly efficient at conserving calories and storing them as fat.
b. "Yo-yo dieting" can dramatically speed up the body's metabolic rate.
c. "Yo-yo dieting" makes it harder to lose weight each time a person diets and easier to regain weight when the diet ends.
d. "Yo-yo dieting" causes frequent weight changes, which increases the risk of heart disease and premature death.


B

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