Jenna wants to lose 30 pounds in the nine weeks remaining before her sister's wedding. She has just started a diet she tells you is based on a new discovery about human metabolism and is guaranteed to enable her to lose "up to 5 pounds a week." Today her food choices are eggs, cauliflower, citrus fruits, and pumpkin seeds. Which of the following statements about Jenna's diet is TRUE?
A. It is a fad diet.
B. It is a low-carb diet.
C. It is almost certainly based on the New Pritikin Program.
D. It will almost certainly enable Jenna to meet her weight-loss goals.
Answer: A
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