A gym is offering a new 6-week weight loss exercise program for its members. Members who sign up for the program are weighed and measured once a week for the duration of the program. The owners of the gym want to know if the weight loss program actually helps people lose weight. What variable could be a possible confounding factor in determining the cause of weight loss?
A)The person's commitment to the program.
B)The person's marital status.
C)The person's family structure.
D)The person's diet.

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Diet can significantly influence weight loss, independent of exercise, making it a potential confounding factor in assessing the program's effectiveness.

A Gym Is Offering a New 6-Week Weight Loss Exercise