Bariatric surgical procedures to help the extremely obese lose weight involve

A. cutting out layers of visceral fat from the abdomen.
B. tightening sagging skin to improve body image.
C. modifying the gastrointestinal tract to reduce food intake.
D. removing localized fat deposits beneath the skin.


Answer: C

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