Which of the following people has the greatest chance of succeeding in her/his goal of losing weight?
a. Susan, who is going through a divorce and has 2 small children.
b. Bob, who was just laid off from his job.
c. Melissa, who is in the middle of studying for final exams in college.
d. Dan, who is happily married and likes his job.
Q. 2It is pizza night at the Murphy home and everyone has an opinion about what they should get as a topping on the pizza. Which is the healthiest choice?
a. Peppers and pepperoni
b. Sausage and garlic
c. Extra cheese and sliced tomatoes
d. Mushrooms and onions
Q. 3Mary is looking at a menu trying to decide what to order. She is mindful of her weight, and wants to make a healthful selection. Which item would be the best choice?
a. Ziti with marinara sauce
b. Pasta Alfredo
c. Chicken parmigiana
d. Tempura shrimp
e. Filet with a barnaise sauce
Q. 4Which would be an appropriate reward for meeting weight loss goals?
a. Celebrate with friends at your favorite restaurant.
b. Go out for drinks with your boyfriend or girlfriend.
c. Attend a Sunday brunch with a buffet.
d. Go to a theatre with friends to see a show.
Q. 5All of the following are good suggestions for eliminating cues that that lead to overeating except:
a. keeping serving dishes off the table.
b. not purchasing high-calorie foods that are hard to resist.
c. asking your spouse or friends to criticize you when you are eating too much.
d. eating slowly, putting the fork down between bites.
Q. 6What does the rule of three recommend?
a. It recommends that you should drink 3 cups of milk daily.
b. It recommends that older adults should exercise 3 days each week to prevent weight gain.
c. It recommends that if you want to change a behavior, you might need to try the new behavior 3 times before you can accept it.
d. It recommends that individuals on weight-loss diets should eat at least 3 meals daily to maintain their energy levels.
Q. 7All of the following are drawbacks to a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet like the Atkins Diet except:
a. it can be too high in saturated fat.
b. it is too high in fiber.
c. it promotes water loss rather than fat loss.
d. it restricts healthy fruits and vegetables.
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