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Test Your Knowledge

Take the simple quiz below to test your knowledge about this topic.
1. Which is an indicator of a healthy weight?
  1. weighing 110 pounds
  2. a BMI of 20
  3. a waist measurement of 36 inches (for a woman)
  4. a body composition of 30 percent fat
2. The best methods of cutting calories for healthy weight management are:
  1. eat a balanced diet of a variety of foods from the five food groups, with an emphasis on whole grains, fruits and vegetables, accompanied by an effort to reduce fat and sugar intake
  2. eat a lot of meat and protein and cut out bread and other carbohydrates
  3. eat a grapefruit before every meal
  4. use meal-replacement bars or drinks and cut back to 900 calories a day
3. How much fat intake is recommended for healthy women?
  1. none; fat is bad for you
  2. 20-35 percent of your total calorie intake
  3. if you eat the right kinds of fats, you can have as much as you want
  4. the amount and type of fats you eat don't really matter
4. The best methods of exercise for healthy weight management are:
  1. strenuous weight lifting
  2. lifestyle activities like gardening and housework
  3. avoiding high-fat sauces and sugary treats
  4. a combination of moderate-to-vigorous aerobic exercise for 60 minutes on most or all days of the week with light weight training two to three times a week
5. Women who are trying to gain weight should:
  1. stop exercising because that burns calories
  2. bulk up with over-the-counter muscle-building supplements and protein powders
  3. exercise and eat healthfully, but concentrate on more calorie-dense foods and add more servings of whole grains, protein foods and dairy products
  4. stop trying to gain weight

This quiz is for educational and/or entertainment purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional health and mental health care or consultation. Individuals who believe they may need or benefit from care should consult a psychologist or other licensed health/mental health professional.

 
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