In order to lose one pound per week, you would need to reduce your food intake by about _____ ...

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. 2

In Greece, traditionally eggs are dyed many colors to celebrate Easter.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 3

Severe 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. 4

When 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. 5

The 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. 6

It 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. 7

The 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. 8

Fresh 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