Regarding overeating, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Restaurant foods in the United States are higher in fat and calories than meals made at home.
b. If internal needs alone controlled eating, fewer people would overeat.
c. Dieting speeds up the body's rate of metabolism.
d. People are sensitive to dietary content with sweetness, high fat content, and variety tending to encourage overeating.
ANSWER: c
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