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Quiz: Rate your weight-loss IQ
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Do you know how to safely shed excess pounds?
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By Joey Shulman
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In terms of health and weight loss, knowledge is the key to long-lasting change. To lose weight permanently, it's important to explore your dietary choices. Take this quiz to buffer up on your weight-loss knowledge and give yourself a quick and easy nutritional tune-up.
1. In addition to being loaded with antioxidants, green tea has also been shown to be beneficial for weight loss.
a) True
b) False
2. Hoodia, the latest rage in weight-loss supplements, is:
a) A caffeinated pill that revs up metabolic function
b) An all-natural berry that comes from the Himalayas
c) An African cactus that suppresses appetite
3. Research shows that French people weigh less than North Americans primarily due to:
a) Their active lifestyle
b) Smaller portion sizes
c) Smoking, which boosts metabolism
d) They do not eat bread
4. Proteins, fats and carbohydrates all contain the same amount of calories.
a) True
b) False
5. For weight loss success, the best approach is to include an assortment of low glycemic index carbohydrates in your diet. Carbohydrates that are rated lower on the glycemic index are:
a) Nuts and seeds
b) Fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans
c) Lean meats
d) White flour and sugar
6. Factors that influence the speed of your metabolism include:
a) Age
b) Genetics
c) Nutritional choices
d) Physical activity and lean muscle mass
e) Sex (male or female)
f) All of the above
7. Eating breakfast assists with weight loss.
a) True
b) False
8. Being overweight or obese puts you at a higher risk for developing:
a) Heart disease
b) High cholesterol
c) Cancer
d) Type II diabetes
e) All of the above
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