6.8 A government study found that people who eat chocolate frequently weigh less than people who don’t. Researchers questioned 1000 individuals from California between the ages of 20 and 85 about their eating habits, and measured their weight and height. On average, participants ate chocolate twice a week and had a body mass index (BMI) of 28. There was an observed difference of five to seven pounds in weight between those who ate chocolate five times a week and those who did not eat any chocolate at all, with the chocolate eaters weighing less on average. Frequent chocolate eaters also consumed more calories, on average, than people who consumed less chocolate. Based on this summary, would you recommend that American’s who do not presently eat chocolate, consider eating chocolate up to five times a week if they want to lose weight? Why or why not?

Explain.