Which diet is considered a fad diet?
a. The Cleanse Diet
b. The Mediterranean Diet
c. MyPlate
d. Weight Watchers
e. The Ornish Diet
Q. 2While reading a magazine James notices an ad for a safe weight loss supplement that promises rapid weight loss. Which claims and/or terms used in the ad are red flags?
a. safe only
b. promises rapid weight loss
c. supplement only
d. safe; promises rapid weight loss
e. safe; supplement
Q. 3Weight-control methods found to be safe and that lead to an average of _____ loss of initial body weight over a one-year period are identified as being successful.
a. 5
b. 10
c. 15
d. 20
e. 25
Q. 4Which small change in physical activity is easy to accomplish and will most likely be acceptable?
a. Park farther from class, the store, or the office and walk.
b. Start a weight-lifting program.
c. Stop watching programs on the television or computer and go jogging instead.
d. Do as many sit-ups and push-ups as possible in the morning and before bed.
e. Jump rope for 20 minutes per day.
Q. 5Individuals who have undergone gastric bypass surgery _____.
a. have a stomach capacity of approximately two cups
b. have a stomach capacity of approximately four cups
c. should take a multivitamin and mineral supplements due to changes in absorption
d. cannot stretch their stomach by increasing food intake
e. generally notice that their skin retracts on its own after fat stores are lowered
Q. 6Liposuction is _____.
a. an effective weight-loss surgery
b. considered a cosmetic procedure
c. the removal of visceral fat
d. a permanent fat loss method
e. currently not very common in the United States
Q. 7Liquid cleanses made with hot water, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and maple syrup increase your energy.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 8Obesity has been classified as a disorder.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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