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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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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 diet rich in fiber and fluids would be most beneficial for people with __________.

A
constipation
B
diabetes
C
high blood pressure
D
milk allergies
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How many calories are the basis for the calculation of the percent daily values?

A
1,500
B
1,750
C
2,000
D
2,500
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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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If an individual eats foods that do not contain any dairy and only drinks soy milk, he or she most likely has a problem digesting __________.

A
fats
B
cholesterol
C
lactose
D
sugars
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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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The water weight lost while taking a diuretic is only temporary.

A
T
B
F
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Sanchez consumes a diet where he will not eat pork and will not eat meat with dairy products. He is most likely following this type of diet.

A
diabetic
B
kosher
C
low-fat
D
vegetarian
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Lent is a fad diet that can be harmful to vital organs.

A
T
B
F

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