Which of the following statements is true?
A. High-fiber diets are associated with greater weight gain in adults because fiber-rich foods are less filling than foods that contain sugars.
B. Consuming more protein than you need can result in an increase in your body fat.
C. People can gain body fat when they consume more micronutrients in relation to their macronutrient intakes.
D. Foods that are high in simple carbohydrates are fattening because they usually contain a lot of protein.
Answer: B
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