Regarding diets, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Restaurant foods in the United States are lower in fat and calories than meals made at home.
b. Food portions at restaurants in the United States are 25 percent larger, or more, than they are in France.
c. Far fewer people are obese in France because they eat less and take longer to eat a meal.
d. In general, sweetness, high fat content, and variety tend to encourage overeating.
ANSWER: a
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