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Pamir is upset because after quitting smoking, she has gained six pounds. According to research results, what might she expect in the next five years?
 
  A) The odds are that she will gain another six pounds.
  B) The odds are that she will maintain this new weight.
  C) The odds are that she will lose more than she gained.
  D) The odds are that she will lose the pounds she gained.

Question 2

Jill, a 22-year-old college senior, wants to quit smoking, but she is worried that she will gain weight. What would you advise her to do?
 
  A) Keep smoking, but reduce her level to about one-half.
  B) Adopt a low-carbohydrate diet, and then quit smoking.
  C) Quit smoking and also start a regular exercise program.
  D) Keep smoking: losing weight helps more than quitting.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C



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