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The tendency to eat late, though it has never been tested properly, many nutritionists believe, as a factor in putting on weight.

A.	many nutritionists believe, to be a factor in putting on weight.	B.	many nutritionists believe factor in putting on weight.
C.	is believed by many nutritionists to be a factor in putting on weight.	D.	is believed by many nutritionists as a factor in putting on weight.

Answer and Explanation

Answer:is believed by many nutritionists to be a factor in putting on weight.

Explanation:
There are there are two clauses in this sentence: The tendency to ent lute is believed (by nutritionists) to be a factor in putting on weight and (though) it has never been tested properly. The first clause can also be correctly constructed as "The tendency to eat lute, many nutritionists believe, is a factor in putting on weight." But, this is not among the options. "believed .... as a factor” is incorrect.

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