So exactly how much do you really know about dieting and weight loss? Below you will find some trivia questions and answers about different dieting and health topics. I have also included some facts that will find of interest. Enjoy!
Sarah Duchess of York is the spokesperson for which weight loss system?
Answer: The Duchess speaks for Weight Watchers.
The now world famous method of dieting known as Weight Watchers began in 1963. It was started by a Brooklyn homemaker, Jean Nidetch. Thirty countries in the World now offer Weight Watcher programs.
What well know condition did sailors suffer from?
Answer: Scurvy
Scurvy is caused by a lack of Vitamin C. When trying to lose weight it is still essentail to provide your body with the proper nutreints.
The Deal a Meal system of weight loss was created by which diet icon?
Answer: Weight loss icon – Richard Simmons
Richard Simmons not only created the Deal a Meal plan he also has a plan called Foodmover. His programs encourage people to lose weight weight through both exercise and diet.
The latest diet fad is a plant from Africa, what is it called?
Answer: The Hoodia plant
The Bushmen in South Africa use the Hoodia plant to help suppres their appetite. Farmers are now experimenting with ways to commercially grow this plant which is now on the endangered list.
“Good carbs and good fats” are hailed by which famous diet?
Answer: South Beach Diet
This method of losing weight was started by Dr. Arthur Agatston. His diet book was first published in 2003.
Most diets suggest weighing yourself how often?
Answer: Weekly
Many people get discouraged by not achieving daily results or by the fact that their weight may have gone up a bit.
“Food is a drug” is a saying used by which diet icon?
Answer: Barry Sears
The famous Zone Diet was started by Barry Sears. Follow ups to his best selling “Zone Diet” include the “Soy Zone” and the “Age Free Zone”.
Which diet guru has been working with McDonalds to create a healthier diet?
Answer: Dr. D. Ornish
Eat More Weigh Less was written by Dr. Dean Ornish. The diet recommends that people eat less refined carbohydrates and lower their fat intake. To help patients with heart disease he started researching diet.
Eating liver will help give your body which vitamin?
Answer: Vitamin Bs
The vitamins B 3, 5, 7 and 12 can all be found in liver.You can get vitamin B12 from eggs.
If you get the disease rickets what vitamin is your body lacking?
Answer: Vitamin D
The body stores vitamin D in the liver. Eating a varied diet will prevent disease caused by lack of vitamins and minerals.
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