Dieting as a method of controlling weight has proved ineffective in part because
A) weight gain occurs more rapidly after each episode of dieting is terminated.
B) the diet causes metabolism to increase such that the body becomes highly efficient in using the calories that are available.
C) the body lacks a set point for regulating weight.
D) most people have a set point that is set too high.

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Weight gain often occurs more rapidly after dieting because the body's metabolism slows down during the diet, making it more efficient at storing calories once normal eating resumes. This phenomenon is known as "yo-yo dieting" and can make long-term weight control difficult.

Dieting as a Method of Controlling Weight Has Proved Ineffective