Cassie is desperate to lose 20 pounds that she gained during her first two years of college. She has tried adding some exercise to her routine and eating better, but she has not seen any dramatic change in her weight. Having read so many advertisements for weight-loss supplements, she feels compelled to purchase one that claims that she can lose up to 10 pounds of fat in the first week. The product seems easy enough to use—just take it twice a day and Cassie won't have to restrict her diet or exercise. What questions should Cassie be asking before she decides to take this product? Given your knowledge of cellular respiration, would it be possible for Cassie to lose 10 pounds of fat in one week? Explain. Are there any possible concerns Cassie should have about taking this product?
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She should ask: - What are the active ingredients in the supplement? - Are there any scientific studies or clinical trials that support the claims of losing 10 pounds of fat in one week? - Are the results from these studies peer-reviewed and published in Show more…
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