In order to lose one pound per week, you would need to reduce your food intake by about _____ kcalories per day.
a. 100
b. 250
c. 500
d. 1000
e. 1500
Q. 2In Greece, traditionally eggs are dyed many colors to celebrate Easter.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 3Severe kcalorie restriction and rapid weight loss can result in _____.
a. excessive hair loss
b. a higher basal metabolism
c. slow regain of weight
d. excessive loss of lean muscle tissue
e. excessive loss of fat tissue
Q. 4When eating at a home in the Middle East, the guest should always accept the offer of food; to refuse would be an insult.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 5The secret to safe and permanent weight loss is a sensible approach involving _____.
a. physical activity and a healthy, low-kcalorie diet
b. hormone treatments and diet pills
c. a very-low-kcalorie diet combined with excessive exercise
d. herbal supplements and a low-kcalorie diet
e. herbal supplements and a high-kcalorie diet
Q. 6It is the southern section of the Balkan region that is known for using German-style sausages and hams.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 7The long-term safety and effectiveness of gastric surgery largely depends on _____.
a. compliance with dietary instructions
b. avoidance of all fats
c. following recommended food combining patterns
d. regular monitoring of blood glucose levels
e. a baseline physical activity schedule of at least 30 minutes per day
Q. 8Fresh milk is not widely consumed in the Balkans although it is used in cooking.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false