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Injections of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) have been claimed to aid

in

weight reduction by reducing hunger, and affecting mood as well as aiding

in

randomized trial using

between the

hunger, mood or localized body measurements.

localized (spot) reduction. We have tested these claims in a double-blindinjections of HCG or placebo. Weight loss was identicaltwo groups, and there was no evidence for differential effects onPlacebo injections, therefore,appear to be as effective as HCG in the treatment of obesity.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1237915/pdf/westjmed00268-0035.pdf

1. The HCG diet decreases the chances of curing obesity and has a negative effect on one's health.

2. The audience of this article are individuals who are overweight and are researching the HCG diet as a possible way to loose weight.

3. The goal of this article is to prove that the HCG diet is ineffective in curing obesity and keeping the weight off. The article agrees that initially the HCG increases weight loss, but almost every patient relapses and regains the the weight they lost back.

4.
Ethos: This article proves credible because it uses scientific research and the testimonies of doctors to prove its claim. When an authoritative figure is used to support a claim, such as a doctor, the readers of the article are more likely to believe the evidence presented. 

Logos: Most of the article is built upon a scientific study, which appeals to the logical side of an argument. It is hard to argue with a claim when sound evidence and statistical data is used.

Sufficient: This article is sufficient in two ways. The first being that it provides enough information to efficiently support its claim that the HCG diet does not work. It is also sufficient in the fact that it provides the research data in the form of a graph and written out. This is very helpful to the reader because it give them the opportunity to visualize the evidence as well as read it.

Relevant: This article is relevant because it directly informs the reader of its purpose and provides applicable information to back up their claim. This article is also relevant because it is a scholarly study that can be trusted.

5. This article is effective in persuading its audience that the HCG diet does not permanently cure obesity and keep weight off because it provides information and testimonies that cannot be argued with. It is also effective because it provides the perfect amount and right type of credible information.