Week 1 Quiz - Dear Diary
Read the articles included in the Week 1 section on the Dear Diary website, then test your knowledge by taking this brief quiz. At the end of the activity the participant with the highest grade average for all 8 quizzes will receive a prize. You may take the quiz multiple times but only the first grade will be accepted. If more than one person has the highest average, there will be a drawing for the prize. To take the quiz: Enter your first and last name and then the password, bphit. Select “Start Quiz. ”
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According to the “Exercise Trumps Diet for Weight Loss” article, what is the biggest predictor of whether someone will become overweight or obese as an adult?
- A.
Watching to much television
- B.
The environment they grew up in
- C.
Inactivity
- D.
The amount of food they eat
Correct Answer
C. InactivityExplanation
According to the article, inactivity is the biggest predicitor of whether someone will become overweight or obese. Genetics and diet also play a role but someone can eat an enormous amount of food and as long as they burn enough calories to balance the calorie intake they will usually not become overweight or obese.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Approximately how many calories are in one gram of carbohydrate, protein, and fat?
- A.
Carbs - 7, Protein - 5, Fats - 11
- B.
Carbs - 5. Protein - 7, Fats - 11
- C.
Carbs - 4, Protein - 4, Fats - 9
- D.
Carbs - 4, Protein - 9, Fats - 4
Correct Answer
C. Carbs - 4, Protein - 4, Fats - 9Explanation
There are 4 calories per gram of carbohydrate, 4 calories per gram of protein, and 9 calories per gram of fat.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Keeping a food journal can help someone lose weight faster, as well as, keep the weight off long term.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Keeping a log of the food soemone eats will help them with self awareness. It will also help them better calculate the number of calories they are putting into their bodies.Rate this question:
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- 4.
According to the shopping tips article, which of the following is NOT a way to get the most out of your shopping trip?
- A.
Be a picky shopper
- B.
Buy perishable products last
- C.
Make a detailed shopping list
- D.
Bring a friend to make shopping fun
Correct Answer
D. Bring a friend to make shopping funExplanation
According to the article, bring a friend to make shopping fun is not a way to get the most out of a shooping trip.Rate this question:
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- 5.
According to the article “How Much Exercise Sparks Weight Loss,” what is the golden rule of weight loss?
- A.
It takes a lot of work
- B.
Calories burned must exceed calories consumed
- C.
Buy a trainer
- D.
No pain, no gain
Correct Answer
B. Calories burned must exceed calories consumedExplanation
In order to lose weight the amount of calories burned through daily activity and exercise has to exceed the amount a calories taken in from food.Rate this question:
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