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fagboi · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

List eight tips for healthful weight loss:

Question 2

Todd has been overweight since childhood but as a college student has made a commitment to lose weight. He goes on the Atkins diet and after a few months switches to Weight Watchers. After 6 months, Todd has lost 12 pounds but is still overweight. He is discouraged he hasn't lost more weight and he goes to a fast-food restaurant and has two cheeseburgers and a milkshake. Let's see how knowledgeable you are regarding diets so you can effectively help Todd.What advice would you offer to Todd?
a. Go back on the Atkins diet plan long term.
b. Focus on your appearance.
c. Set achievable goals for yourself.
d. Just eat soup and fruit juices for five days.
e. Have weight-loss surgery.

fraziera112 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The following are offered as healthful tips for weight loss:
Eat breakfast.
Watch out for second helpings of higher-calorie foods.
Choose low-fat and low-calorie versions of foods you like.
Go easy on foods that are high in fat or sugar.
Limit alcoholic beverages.
Roast, broil, boil, steam, or poach foods rather than fry them.
Select lean cuts of meat, and trim visible fat.
Plan ahead for snacks of fruit, vegetables, or low-fat yogurt.
Use spices and herbs instead of sauces, butter, or other fats.
Consume low-fat or fat-free dairy products.
Try fresh fruit for dessert or baked products made with less fat and sugar (e.g., angel food cake).
Use alternatives to foods as rewards (such as long walks, relaxing baths, a visit with a friend, a hobby, gardening, a good book).
Keep a food diary.
Aim for 60 minutes of exercise on most days of the week; try wearing a pedometer and walking 10,000 to 12,000 steps a day.

Answer to Question 2

c