A Healthy Lifestyle

Which of the following is NOT true about healthy eating?

• Eat three balanced meals a day

• Skip meals to help lose weight

• It's OK to leave some food on your plate

• Eat slowly taking small bites

Which of following is NOT included in a approaching eating well as a way of life?

• Grocery shop once a week with a list in hand.

• Meat should be the center of your meal

• When eating out share a meal with someone else.

• Make gradual realistic changes

Depriving yourself of your favorite foods is a good way to lose weight.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Deprivation will lead to bingeing for many people.

Which of the following is NOT a way to help you eat healthily?

• Enjoy a movie without popcorn

• Take a walk with friends instead of going to lunch

• Don't have snacks for family game time.

• Ensure you have snacks available in case company drops by.

Which of the following will help you deal with hunger

• Grab a Hamburger, Large Fries, and a Dr. Enuf

• Drink water

• Eating a quick salty snack

• A candy bar or two or three...

Answer explanation

Many people may mistake dehydration for hunger.

When starting an exercise program you should

• Set you goals very high

• Plan to work out everyday for three hours

• Set realistic goals to meet your needs

• Start by training for a marathon.

Which of the following is true about sleep?

• Sleep is for weaklings

• If you are sleepy you need to eat something

• Sleep deprivation can increase your appetite

• Sleeping at least 10 hours a day is best

When you are not hungry it is OK to say no thank you to food.

• True

• False

Emotions can cause overeating.

• True

• False

Eating healthy should be

• a lifelong commitment

• done once in a while

• avoided during holidays and birthdays

• done only once or twice a year

Answer explanation

Being healthy helps you do the things you want to do.