Which of the following statements regarding the use of drugs or herbal supplements for weight control is false?

A. Some drugs function to depress the appetite by affecting various neurotransmitters in the brain
B. Substantial research has shown that over-the-counter herbal weight loss supplements are effective for inducing and maintaining long-term weight loss
C. The FDA recommends that weight-loss drugs should be used only on a short-term basis
D. Some drugs function to stimulate thermogenesis, increasing energy expenditure


Answer: B

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