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How much of their food dollar do Americans spend away from home?

• 75%

• 10%

• 50%

• 30%

What was the assignment for the individuals in the study?

• Eat only fast food for 30 days.

• Choose the right portion.

• Make healthy choices.

What did the EIU physician monitor throughout the documentary?

• Vital statistics, blood cholesterol, blood fat, liver enzyme tests.

• Vital statistics, blood cholesterol, blood fat, kidney function tests.

• Vital statistics, blood pressure, blood fat, kidney function tests.

Where did the students eat their first meal?

• Subway

• McDonald's

• Taco Bell

• Wendy's

Obesity is not at an epidemic level.

• True

• False

How many states had an obesity rate of greater than 25% in 2004 according to the CDC?

• 9

• 10

• 11

• 12

What did the students say about the diet at the midpoint?

• They were gaining weight, and their cholesterol had gone up.

• They did not enjoy having to get food when they were hungry.

• They felt terrible physically and were not able to exercise as they could before.

• They were thankful for not having to eat with their friends.

What was Ellen's calorie level for the study?

• 1,500 - 1,600

• 1,600 - 1,700

• 1,700 - 1,800

• 1,800 - 1,900

Who had difficulty in finding the right portion at fast food restaurants?

• Ellen

• Aaron

What was Aaron's calorie level for the study?

• 4,000 - 4,500

• 4,500 - 5,000

• 5,000 - 5,500

• 5,500 - 6,000