Gastric bypass surgery:
a. is the best noninvasive treatment for obesity.
b. limits food intake by reducing the capacity of the stomach.
c. allows a person to eat unlimited amounts of food without weight gain.
d. suppresses hunger by increasing production of gastrointestinal hormones.
Answer: b. limits food intake by reducing the capacity of the stomach.
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