Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies
Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies
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ISBN: 9781305886865
Author: Sizer, Frances , WHITNEY, Ellie
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 9, Problem 19SC
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Whether the statement ‘over the counter drugs for obesity are most often effective and pose a little risk’ is true or false.

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The over the counter pills, which are used for the control over the condition of obesity is not as effective. These medicines inhibit the working of many enzymes in the body and can hamper many metabolic processes.

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