Which statement about weight loss is true?

A) The high value placed on thinness contributes to realistic expectations about body weight.
B) Keeping a record of food intake and body weight typically sabotages weight-loss efforts.
C) An estimated 25 to 60 percent of normal-weight adults are trying to lose weight.
D) Repeat dieters are more likely than weight-loss maintainers to confront problems directly.


Answer: C

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