Gary Wants to Lose Weight by Reducing His Caloric Intake

question 57

Multiple Choice

Gary wants to lose weight by reducing his caloric intake. He eats a candy bar for breakfast instead of a bowl of cereal because the candy bar has fewer calories. Is Gary doing the right thing?

• A) Yes, the number of calories is the most important factor in losing weight.
• B) Yes, the candy bar will keep Gary from getting hungry longer than if he had eaten the cereal.
• C) Yes, the body needs high sugar intake at breakfast.
• D) No, the candy bar will cause Gary to get hungry sooner than if he had eaten the cereal.

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