Which of the following statements is true regarding fad diets?
A) They are based on credible scientific research.
B) The FDA requires proof that they work and are safe.
C) They usually offer distorted bits of legitimate research, which makes them sound feasible.
D) Scientists have overlooked the obvious facts and a lay person has figured out the key to successful weight loss.
E) They tend to follow current diet recommendations.

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Fad diets often use distorted bits of legitimate research to make their claims sound feasible, but they are not based on credible scientific research. The FDA does not require proof that they work or are safe, and they often ignore current diet recommendations. The idea that a lay person has figured out the key to successful weight loss is also a common, but unsupported, claim made by many fad diets.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Fad Diets