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Do You Know How to Lose Weight?

Kate Lee
CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE

Losing weight often seems an overwhelming task, especially if the number you'd like to see on that scale is many pounds away. But don't be discouraged! The latest research on obesity shows that taking off just ten pounds can be enough to lower your blood pressure, improve your blood-sugar control, and reduce your blood fats, as well as possibly spare you from sleep apnea, varicose veins, and osteoarthritis. So what's the best way to lighten your load a little? Take our quiz and find out.


1. Everyone has an ideal "set-point" weight that their bodies will always try to achieve in spite of their best weight loss efforts. True or false?

True
False

2. Even if you weigh more than the government charts say you should, you're probably not at an unhealthy weight if

a. You eat a low-fat, high-fiber diet and exercise regularly
b. You carry most of your weight in your thighs, rather than your abdomen and chest
c. Your body mass index (BMI) is under 30
d. All of the above

3. Ninety percent of dieters who lose weight gain most of it back within five years. True or false?

True
False

4. Permanent weight loss is not realistic for

a. People who were fat as children
b. People who are well into middle age
c. People who have repeatedly gained and lost over the years
d. None of the above

5. Which is the best predictor of long-term weight loss success?

a. Eating three meals a day (or being able to stick to a low-calorie diet)
b. Getting less than 30 percent of your calories from fat
c. Exercising regularly
d. Having a strong support network

6. Dieting often backfires because your metabolism slows down as you drop pounds. True or false?

True
False



First published Dec 02, 1998


Last updated Jul 23, 2007


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