Regarding "yo-yo dieting," which of the following statements is\are TRUE?
A)"Yo-yo dieting" lowers the body's set point for fat.
B)"Yo-yo dieting" tends to speed up the body's rate of metabolism.
C)"Yo-yo dieting" actually makes it harder to lose weight when dieting and easier to regain weight when the dieting ends.
D)"Yo-yo dieting" is characterized by all of these statements.

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"Yo-yo dieting," also known as weight cycling, often results in a slower metabolism over time. This makes it more difficult to lose weight with each attempt at dieting and easier to gain weight back once the diet ends, as the body becomes more efficient at storing fat in anticipation of future periods of deprivation.

Regarding "Yo-Yo Dieting," Which of the Following Statements Is\are TRUE