Document Type

Article

Abstract

This exercise engages students in critically evaluating weight-loss products and programs. Specific objectives are to investigate, analyze, and substantiate claims made by the weight-loss industry and interpret how these claims may be fraudulent, misleading, or perhaps even truthful.

Department(s)

Biological Sciences

Publication Title

American Biology Teacher

Volume

72

Issue

9

First Page

545

Last Page

550

Publication Date

11-1-2010

DOI

10.1525/abt.2010.72.9.5

ISSN

00027685

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