What is a common outcome of "yo-yo" dieting, or a pattern of losing and gaining weight?

A. a decrease in the likelihood that future weight loss efforts will be successful
B. malnutrition
C. anorexia nervosa
D. a redistribution of subcutaneous fat in the body


Ans: A. a decrease in the likelihood that future weight loss efforts will be successful

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a. true b. false

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