Consuela is an overweight young woman who wants to lose 10 pounds in 10 weeks. The most reliable and safe way for her to lose this weight is to

A. decrease her usual energy intake.
B. increase her protein-rich food intake.
C. decrease her physical activity.
D. increase her daily vitamin D intake.


Answer: A

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