Are You A Banting Boss?
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What is the purpose of the Carb Wise App?
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It's fun
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To provide accurate exclusive Banting ratios for those wishing to optimize their weight loss, and to accurately log their meals according to their ratios.
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To support the group
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Are YOU a Banting Boss? Test your knowledge on Banting, a low-carb diet, with questions on net carbs, sugar content, ketosis, and food categorization. Understand essential aspects of Banting and refine your dietary choices.
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Sugar is addictive.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
This has been scientifically proven. The effect sugar has on your brain is similar to that of cocaine.Rate this question:
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Banting is safe during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
With the addition of daily Orange list, and keeping you carbs to above 50g net per day - you can successfully bant.Rate this question:
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I have read the Beginners Guide to Banting.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
You need to. Not only will it give your accurate information on Banting Successfully, it will give give you an idea on how this amazing group works.Rate this question:
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We eat when hungry - even if that means 1 meal a day.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
Do we need to eat 5 meals a day, even if they're small portions? No, research suggests this is the opposite of what is actually good for you.Rate this question:
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You have to exercise to lose weight.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
Exercise is good for you but what you put in is what matters most!Rate this question:
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Blood Group is important.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
This statement is incomplete and lacks context. Without further information, it is not possible to determine the validity of the statement. The importance of blood group can vary depending on the context, such as in medical emergencies or blood transfusions. Therefore, without additional details, it is not possible to provide a definitive answer.Rate this question:
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You need special products to Bant.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
No, all you need is the correct fat to cook your meat and low carb veg in to successfully bant.Rate this question:
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Blanched Carrots are Green List.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
If carrots are plunged into boiling water for a minute, some of their sugars/carbs are leeched into the water. Prepare as you would after that. (Information according to UDSDA and MRC databases - raw vs frozen/cooked)Rate this question:
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Flat tummy water is a necessary Banting addition.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
Infused water encourages members to drink water - but the lemon/ginger/mint does not aide in weight loss.Rate this question:
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If you have an apple occasionally, you're not Banting.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
Apples are orange list and not recommended for regular consumption by those wishing to lose weight. Having one now and then is fine though - and recommended for those that are pregnant, breastfeeding and children.Rate this question:
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If you haven't gone through carb flu, you're doing something wrong.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
Some don't get carb flu, some do. If you have read the beginners guide to Banting, and implementing what you have learnt, you're good to go!Rate this question:
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You have to be in Ketosis to be Banting.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
Ketosis is a desirable state, but you don't have to be in ketosis to be considered Banting. Pregnant and Breastfeeding women, those that are maintaining or Banting for health as well as children can bant successfully without being in ketosis.Rate this question:
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Because something is on the green list - this means I can eat as much of it as I want.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
Too much fat, too much protein and too many carbs - even from green list items - is not good either.Rate this question:
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If there is "sugar" in the nutritional table, does that mean a product is automatically Red List?
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
Natural sugars occur in most things like nuts, coconut, coconut milk, tomatoes, etc - only when an item has added sugar like dextrose, Cane Sugar, etc - is that product automatically Red list.Rate this question:
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You have to eat vegetables with every meal.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
Atleast one of your meals per day should be loaded with low carb veggies - but most find that loading up on fats and proteins - within their ratios - keeps them full for the day.Rate this question:
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Is net carbs the same as Glycemic and "Carbohydrate" written on the back of packaging?
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The only time you need to work out Net Carbs is when a product shows Total Carbs. Then you take Total Carbs and subtract dietary fiber.Rate this question:
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Oct 11, 2017Quiz Created by
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