A Good Way to Begin a Safe and Effective Weight-Loss

question 40

Multiple Choice

A good way to begin a safe and effective weight-loss program is to:

• A)keep a food and activity diary.
• B)reduce energy intake to 800 kcalories per day.
• C)start on a Monday.
• D)recognize that the feelings of starvation are inevitable.

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Definitions:

High-Calorie Treat Food

Edible items that are often rich in sugars and fats, offering a significant amount of calories but usually lacking in nutritional value.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the regulation of certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic nervous system, including hunger, thirst, temperature, and emotional activity.

Debrief

A process following a study or experiment where participants receive explanations about the purposes and methods used, ensuring ethical standards are met.

Social Desirability Bias

A tendency for respondents to answer questions in a manner that will be viewed favorably by others, often leading to overreporting of 'good' behavior and underreporting of 'bad' behavior.