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In order to lose 12 pounds, your friend wants to fast for a week. You don't think it is a good idea. Which of the following statements BEST explains why she should not fast and provides her with a better alternative?

A
Fasting can lead to fatigue or dizziness, so it would be best to follow a low-carbohydrate diet to lose weight.
B
Fasting can cause the metabolism to slow down, so it would be better to follow a well-balanced diet that has reduced calories.
C
Fasting is ineffective because it's hard to maintain, so it would be best to take diet pills instead.
D
Fasting will cause you to have low energy, so a liquid diet would be best because it doesn't have any negative side effects.
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When comparing convenience diet food to organic foods, we can conclude __________.

A
that organic food is more expensive
B
that convenience food has more additives
C
that organic food has less nutrition
D
that convenience food is better for you
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How does a food pyramid help individuals eat a healthy diet?

A
A food pyramid illustrates the chemicals and additives put in foods so individuals can plan a diet with more natural ingredients.
B
A food pyramid makes suggestions on what food groups should be included in a healthy diet and what percentage of the diet each group should make up.
C
A food pyramid tells individuals the exact foods to eat each day and how much of each they can consume.
D
A food pyramid helps individuals plan their diet by giving guidelines on vitamins, minerals, and calories to consume each day.
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A patient comes to the emergency room with very low potassium and dehydration. The doctor would want to ask if this patient has __________.

A
been following a liquid diet
B
been using diet pills recently
C
been taking diuretics
D
been following a low-carbohydrate diet
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Which statement BEST describes a lifestyle with healthy eating habits?

A
John and his family follow a diet plan that consists of healthy foods. If they begin to gain weight, they eat only protein until their weight drops to where they want it to be.
B
Shannon and Shandra watch their weight carefully. They eat diets with no fat or sweets. Because of their plan, they stay very thin.
C
Andrew is a wrestler and needs to stay at a consistent weight. In order to do so, he follows the dietary recommendations of a dietician carefully and always maintains a balanced diet.
D
Maria and her brother Jose are obsessed with their appearance. In order to maintain a super-skinny look, Maria eats a low-calorie, no-fat, high-protein diet. In order to stay bulked up, Jose eats all protein and fats.
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After a surgical weight loss procedure, which behavior would the doctor be most likely to recommend to the patient?

A
to eat a high-calorie, balanced diet
B
to take diuretics
C
to use a liquid diet
D
to take vitamin and mineral supplements
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A patient comes to the emergency room with very low potassium and dehydration. The doctor would want to ask if this patient has __________.

A
been following a liquid diet
B
been using diet pills recently
C
been taking diuretics
D
been following a low-carbohydrate diet
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A kosher diet is an example of a diet that is based on __________.

A
morals and beliefs
B
laws and illnesses
C
health status and preferences
D
wishes and medications
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How does a food pyramid help individuals eat a healthy diet?

A
A food pyramid illustrates the chemicals and additives put in foods so individuals can plan a diet with more natural ingredients.
B
A food pyramid makes suggestions on what food groups should be included in a healthy diet and what percentage of the diet each group should make up.
C
A food pyramid tells individuals the exact foods to eat each day and how much of each they can consume.
D
A food pyramid helps individuals plan their diet by giving guidelines on vitamins, minerals, and calories to consume each day.
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Lacto-ovo vegetarians would not eat __________.

A
meat or dairy
B
meat
C
eggs or dairy
D
dairy
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Lacto-ovo vegetarians would not eat __________.

A
meat or dairy
B
meat
C
eggs or dairy
D
dairy
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You want to lose weight and have been trying to decide which type of fad diet is best for you. You ask your doctor, who responds that __________.

A
fad diets are a temporary fix but generally don't have any side effects
B
fad diets can be used several times a year to maintain a healthy weight
C
fad diets can be risky for your health and, in the long run, do not work
D
fad diets should never be used one right after the other; there should be a break between them

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