Take the Diet Quiz

Weight management is a growing concern in this country. Six out of every 10 Americans are overweight or obese. At any given time, millions of people are trying to lose weight. Each year, billions of dollars are spent on weight-loss products and services, from diet books to shoe inserts. Learn more about diets and weight loss by taking this quiz, based on information from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Weight-control Information Network (WIN).

1. How much weight loss is a safe and reasonable goal?
You didn't answer this question.
You answered
The correct answer is
The FTC says it is difficult to lose more than a pound a week without cutting back on calories or increasing exercise. Likewise, the WIN says that losing a half pound to two pounds a week and keeping the weight off is best accomplished by eating healthy foods in moderate proportions and exercising most days of the week. Talk with your health care provider about weight loss and ask for information on how to choose a safe weight-loss program.
540055272

The Volumetrics Diet 

With a focus on foods that keep you feeling full, the Volumetrics diet is not your typical deprivation diet.

42-56677124

Will the Ornish Diet Help You? 

Detailed information on soy allergies, including how to read a label for a soy-free diet and other potential sources of soy or soy products.

42-58029787

Is Gluten-Free Healthy? 

It’s easy to find gluten-free desserts and snacks, and bad advice about avoiding wheat, which provides fiber. Gluten-free doesn’t always mean healthy.

5036_29_Food_Dinner_37.JPG

Understanding the Ketogenic Diet  

What is a ketogenic diet? This high-fat diet actually helps you lose weight and increase brainpower by helping your body burn ketones for fuel. Learn how.