Diets- Practice

Mark wants to lose some weight fast, so he decides to take some diuretics. Select the statement that BEST represents the result of this decision.
A.
These pills will suppress Mark’s appetite, causing him to eat less and lose weight.
B.
This diet will help Mark lose weight, but he needs to be careful that his cholesterol does not go up.
C.
This diet strategy works well over a long period of time, but eventually, it will cause problems from poor nutrition.
D.
These pills will cause him to lose water weight and could cause dehydration or potassium deficiency.

D. These pills will cause him to lose water weight and could cause dehydration or potassium deficiency.

Describe the difference between a healthy diet and dieting to lose weight.

Dieting is a meal plan set to accomplish a goal. Healthy diets are a lifelong quest for a balanced diet and proper nutrition.

June follows a special diet that does not allow her to eat any milk products. This diet could be __________.
A.
vegan, lactose-free, or diabetic
B.
lactose-free, vegan, or ovo-vegetarian
C.
kosher, lactose-free, or low-sodium
D.
diabetic, lacto-vegetarian, or low-sodium

B. lactose-free, vegan, or ovo-vegetarian

The biggest reason people diet is to reduce their cholesterol.

False

Suzanne is following a fad diet. She has started to experience low energy during her workouts, and on a recent trip to the doctor, she found out she has high cholesterol. Which fad diet is Suzanne most likely following?
A.
low-carbohydrate
B.
low-fat
C.
fasting
D.
diuretics

A. low-carbohydrate

An individual with heart disease would benefit the most from following a diet that is __________.
A.
rich in fiber and carbohydrates
B.
low in sodium, fats, and cholesterol
C.
free from lactose, fats, or salt
D.
low in sugar and cholesterol

B. low in sodium, fats, and cholesterol

This type of fad diet requires long periods of time with no calorie intake. What type of fad diet would this most likely be?
A.
a liquid diet because there are many nutrients
B.
a no-carbohydrate diet because there are no calories
C.
a fasting diet because no calories are consumed
D.
a surgical solution since no calories are absorbed

C. a fasting diet because no calories are consumed

List ways that the government assists in eating healthy.

The government makes suggestions on healthy eating by providing guidelines on what and how much to eat each day. In the US, the government provides a food pyramid.

Dwane needs to be careful about eating carbohydrates. What type of diet could he be following?
A.
lactose-free
B.
vegetarian
C.
kosher
D.
diabetic

D. diabetic

What is the purpose of a diet and why do most people diet?

A diet is a change in eating habits. People diet for many different reasons. The biggest reason is to lose weight.