Which of the following characteristics should one look for in evaluating and selecting a diet book?
A)advocacy of special diets that promote or eliminate certain foods
B)advocacy of a balanced approach to diet plus exercise
C)claims that the book is based on scientific breakthroughs
D)recommendations to combine foods in special ways to effect weight loss

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A balanced approach to diet and exercise is the most effective and sustainable way to achieve weight loss and overall health. Advocacy of special diets that promote or eliminate certain foods may not be sustainable or appropriate for everyone, and claims of scientific breakthroughs may be misleading or exaggerated. Recommendations to combine foods in special ways may also not be evidence-based or sustainable.

Which of the Following Characteristics Should One Look for in Evaluating