Jody Is Taking a Nutrition Class, and Has Been Assigned

question 74

Multiple Choice

Jody is taking a nutrition class, and has been assigned to evaluate a popular diet plan. She finds a description of a plan for her assignment in a magazine at the grocery store. Which of the following statements in the magazine would suggest that this plan is an unsound, fad diet?

• A) "Keep fresh fruit or carrot sticks in the fridge at work so you won't be tempted to raid the vending machine for a snack."
• B) "Once you complete this 6-month plan, you'll never have to diet again."
• C) "Starting an aerobic exercise plan may seem daunting, but you can start out with shorter, easier sessions and then build up to 3 or more hours a week."
• D) "On this plan, you can lose up to 5 kgs per week!"

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