A Friend of Yours Is Hoping to Lose Some Weight

question 296

Multiple Choice

A friend of yours is hoping to lose some weight and asks for some advice. Which of the following is NOT a good idea for helping to lose weight?

• A) Eat a small amount of food before a meal if you are hungry so that you won't eat as much during the meal.
• B) Making sure to eat less at meals but more nutritionally rich foods.
• C) Consume that same amount of calories but increase your energy expenditure.
• D) Avoid cues that predict the arrival of food.

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