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In the last two decades, prevalence increased by more than _____ among adults, and
more than _____ among children - Answers - ✔✔50 %, 75 %
The average calorie consumption in the U.S. is nearly _______ the Recommended
Daily Amount (RDA) - Answers - ✔✔double
Obesity is the leading preventable contributor to ______ worldwide - Answers -
✔✔death
Legend has it that William the Conqueror, desperate to lose weight, created the first
'fad' diet which consisted of drinking nothing but this... - Answers - ✔✔alcohol
In the early 20th century, what tiny parasite was sold in pill forms promising weight loss
for anyone brave enough to digest it? - Answers - ✔✔tapeworm
Dr. Pepper had came out with a new diet soda that is different from regular diet soda
because it is what... - Answers - ✔✔only for men
_____ of the U.S. adults say "they would like to lose weight" - Answers - ✔✔60%
______ of women and ______ of men in the United States said they were on a diet -
Answers - ✔✔26%, 19%
Over ______ BILLION U.S. dollars are spent each year on dieting fads - Answers -
✔✔60
____ of dieters reach their goal weight - Answers - ✔✔1%
Average weight lost after 1 year on fad diets is _____ - Answers - ✔✔<5 lbs
diet - Answers - ✔✔regimen of eating intended to reduce one's weight
fad diet - Answers - ✔✔a weight loss plan or aid that promises quick and dramatic
results. Theses diets don't offer long-term success, and they are usually not healthy