Dieting Myths

Over-the-counter diet pills, nonprescription liquid diets, appetite suppressants, diuretics. Liquid diets, all-protein diets, nutritional supplements, metabolism boosters. The simple truth is you're more likely to find a genie in a bottle to grant your weight loss wish than find any of the above, permanent solutions to insure a healthy, svelte body...See how much you know about what a healthy diet really means.

What is NOT true about breakfast?
		kipping breakfast will help you eat less throughout the day.
		Depriving yourself of breakfast causes your metabolism to slow down, causing you to burn fat and calories slower than you normally would.
		tudents who eat breakfast eat less throughout the day and perform better in school.
		Breakfast may reduce the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease by controlling appetite

What is true about high protein diets?
		you lose mostly water and muscle
		many complain of constipation, headache, fatigue and nausea after just a few days
		they are dangerous for the kidneys
		all of the above

What is NOT true about carbohydrates?
		they are our body's primary source of energy
		nutritionists recommend 50-60% of our calories should come from carbohydrates
		eliminating carbs will cause your body to get the energy it needs from fat
		whole grain cereals, brown rice and potatoes are excellent sources of carbohydrates

Which statement is a myth?
		wraps are healthy and low in fat
		low fat means non fattening
		eating later at night packs on the pounds quicker
		all of the above

A dieter's dream food is
		a plain bagel
		granola
		cottage cheese
		none of the above

To keep weight off, you should take off how much a week?
		at most 5 pounds
		at most 2 pounds
		at most 6 pounds
		at most 4 pounds

Which one of the following is NOT a myth?
		Herbal supplements, because they are "natural," are safe.
		A portion size of meat (3-4 ounces) is the size of your palm
		Detox diets, diets that involve some type of fast, are proven to remove toxins from the body
		Your thyroid is probably to blame for the trouble you're having losing weight

Before you start any diet,
		you should talk to your doctor
		you should buy jeans in a size smaller than you're wearing now
		you should cancel plans for going out for dinner with your friends
		you should paste fat pictures on the refrigerator door