Take the Diet Quiz
Weight management is a growing concern in this country. More than 2 in 3 adult Americans
are overweight or obese. At any given time, millions of people are trying to lose
weight. Each year, billions of dollars are spent on weight-loss products and services,
from diet books to shoe inserts. Learn more about diets and weight loss by taking
this quiz, based on information from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Weight-control
Information Network (WIN).
3. The Atkins diet is a popular weight-loss plan. What concerns nutritionists about
this diet?
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In the Atkins diet, you eat a low-carbohydrate, high-protein, high-fat diet. People
like this diet because they get to eat "forbidden" high-fat foods, such as bacon cheeseburgers,
steak, cheese omelets, and butter. But by limiting fruits and vegetables, you may
not get the vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients you need. Talk with
your healthcare provider before starting any diet.
5. If you follow a low-fat diet, you don't have to watch your portions of which of
these foods?
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Low-fat or nonfat foods, particularly snack foods, may still have plenty of calories,
the NIDDK says. These foods often have extra sugar or other ingredients added to make
them taste better. Sugar, extra flour, and thickeners all have calories, which can
add up if the foods are eaten in excess. The number of calories in a food depends
on the amount of carbohydrate, protein, and fat it contains. Carbohydrate and protein
have about 4 calories per gram, and fat has more than twice that amount, at 9 calories
per gram. Good alternatives for snacking are fruits and vegetables, most of which
are naturally low in fat and calories.
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