Which of the following statements regarding dieting and/or weight-loss diets is incorrect?
A) Consuming modest portions of any food is beneficial.
B) Carbohydrates are the main cause for weight gain.
C) Americans spend more than 60 billion annually on weight-loss programs.
D) Such diets are designed to reduce caloric intake.
Q. 2Honey should be fed to infants to immunize them against botulism.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 3Wheat cereal is a great first food for children because it is unlikely to induce allergies.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 4Which of the following statements about ketosis is incorrect?
A) It occurs when glycogen is broken down into glucose for energy.
B) Ketone bodies are the by-products of the incomplete breakdown of fat.
C) It often occurs in people who consume a low-carbohydrate diet.
D) It causes your blood to become slightly acidic.
Q. 5If bottled water is used for mixing formula, a fluoride supplement is not necessary.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 6Which of the following procedures is cosmetic and not a way to lose weight?
A) gastric bypass surgery B) treatment with sibutramine
C) liposuction D) gastric banding
Q. 7Which of the following statements correctly describes a factor that contributes to the growing obesity epidemic?
A) Portion sizes have become too large.
B) People now consume too many ready-to-eat foods prepared outside the home.
C) People have become less physically active.
D) All of the answers are correct.
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