Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (6th Edition) (Belk, Border & Maier, The Biology: Science for Life Series, 5th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134555430
Author: Colleen Belk, Virginia Borden Maier
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4, Problem 1GFO
A friend of yours is embarking on a diet. This friend qualifies as overweight on a BMI chart but exercises regularly and eats a healthy, well-balanced diet. Would you encourage this friend to go on a diet? Why or why not?
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