Zachary Is Trying to Gain Weight

question 71

Multiple Choice

Zachary is trying to gain weight. He complains that he has a hard time eating a lot of food at one meal. You advise him to:

• A) eat energy-dense snacks between meals.
• B) eat more slowly.
• C) drink less water.
• D) eat a salad before his meal.
• E) eat faster.

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