1. which statement is not true about using diet soda pop?

it is a good low calorie substitute for milk.

it saves you about 120 calories per 8 oz serving.

artificial sweeteners in limited amounts are fine to use for most people.

it will decrease your intake of simple sugars.

question 2
a liquid diet product is a good way to reduce calories in your day's intake because:

it contains all the fiber of fruits and vegetables

it contains no simple sugars

it can be drunk in unlimited quantities

it replaces what otherwise might have been a high calorie meal

question 3
a product like a sauna suit:

appeals to our desire for a quick weight loss fix

you lose fat weight, not fluid weight

emphasizes eating a balanced diet

promotes long term solution to poor eating habits

question 4
use of laxative pills for weight loss can affect your body negatively in all ways except:

it is a safe way to lose fat weight

can cause dehydration of the body

can cause loss of important nutrients

can cause loss of muscle tone in the gi tract

question 5
using a low carbohydrate or "no sugar added" product means that:

the product is totally calorie free.

some of the sugar may have been replaced with fat which is higher in calories.

you can substitute it for fruits and vegetables.

none of the above

question 6
low sugar or low carbohydrate candy bars:

are fine for a person who limits their fat intake.

may contain certain sugar alcohols with side effects of diarrhea.

can be eaten in unlimited amounts by a person limiting their calorie intake.

are similar to using fruit for a low calorie snack.

question 7
frozen dinners designed for reduced calories are for reducing calorie intake as they:
provide a quick alternative for snacking on chips instead of a meal.

are a better choice than most fast food meals.

teach smaller portion size.

all of the above

question 8
to keep calorie intake low when purchasing food at a sub sandwich place remember:

to always purchase a foot-long sub.

that any type of filling is lower in fat and calories than a double cheeseburger.

you can order chips, cookie, and a large regular soda pop.

fillings like olives, bacon, extra cheese, and regular mayonnaise can increase calories.

question 9
even if prescribed by a medical doctor, prescription weight loss medications can have harmful side effects.

true

false

question 10
sugar substitutes are one way to decrease simple carbohydrates and decrease calories in your diet.

true

false

question 11
any herbal weight loss supplement is totally safe to use as it is "natural" and the fda carefully monitors it.

true

false

question 12
fat-free or low fat salad dressings have no sugar or calories in them.

true

false