INDUCTION QUIZ: Thursday, April 7, 2005

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TRUE OR FALSE

1. Net carbs = total carbs - fiber grams - sugar

2. The four stages of the Atkins Nutritional Approach are Induction, On-Going Weight Loss, Pre-Maintenance, and Maintenance.

3. You have to eat at least 2 cups of lettuce daily during Induction.

4. You don't have to exercise while you do the Atkins program.

5. L-Glutamine can be used to help curb sugar cravings.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

6. Men tend to lose weight faster than women because
a. Estrogen tends to suppress thyroid function, which can make weight loss more difficult.
b. Men, generally, have a greater muscle mass than women.
c. Women have monthly hormonal cycles that can make losing weight more difficult.
d. all of the above.
e. none of the above.

7.What does Dr. Atkins advise you to do before beginning Atkins?
a. Read ADBB's FAQs.
b. See your doctor for a check up and blood work
c. Weight yourself
d. All of the above

8. What is the acceptable vegetable during Induction?
a. peas
b. beets
c. both a. and b.
d. neither a. and b.

9. Which cheese is allowed on Induction?
a. Monterrey Jack
b. Cheddar
c. Mozzarella
d. All of the above.

10. What is allowed during Induction
a. Spices and herbs that do not contain added sugar.
b. Imitation crab meat
c. both a. and b.
d. neither a. and b.

ANSWERS TO FOLLOW

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ANSWERS

1. Net carbs = total carbs - fiber grams - sugar
ANSWER: FALSE
Net carbs = total carbs - fiber grams - sugar alcohols, not sugar.

2. The four stages of the Atkins Nutritional Approach are Induction, On-Going Weight Loss, Pre-Maintenance, and Maintenance.
ANSWER: TRUE

3. You have to eat at least 2 cups of lettuce daily during Induction.
ANSWER: FALSE
You have to eat at least 2 cups of the "salad vegetables" daily. The salad vegetables consist of more than lettuce. Review the Acceptable Foods List for the complete "salad" list.

4. You don't have to exercise while you do the Atkins program.
ANSWER: FALSE
Exercise is a part of the Atkins Nutritional Approach. See Chapter 22 of DANDR 2002.

5. L-Glutamine can be used to help curb sugar cravings.
ANSWER: TRUE
Dr. Atkins wrote that L-glutamine can reduce/prevent sugar cravings. For a more detailed discussion, please refer to Chapter 11 of DANDR 2002.

6. Men tend to lose weight faster than women because
a. Estrogen tends to suppress thyroid function, which can make weight loss more difficult.
b. Men, generally, have a greater muscle mass than women.
c. Women have monthly hormonal cycles that can make losing weight more difficult.
d. all of the above.
e. none of the above.
ANSWER: d. all of the above.
Men have the 'advantage' over women. So, men will "lose" faster.

7.What does Dr. Atkins advise you to do before beginning Atkins?
a. Read ADBB's FAQs.
b. See your doctor for a check up and blood work
c. Weight yourself
d. All of the above
ANSWER: b. See your doctor for a check up and blood work.
This is a very, very important step to take before any weight loss program. Periodic check ups during your weight loss are important too.

8. What is the acceptable vegetable during Induction?
a. peas
b. beets
c. both a. and b.
d. neither a. and b.
ANSWER: d. neither a. and b.
Have no fear. These vegetables can be re-introduced to your diet during the On-Going Weight Loss Phase.

9. Which cheese is allowed on Induction?
a. Monterrey Jack
b. Cheddar
c. Mozzarella
d. All of the above.
ANSWER: d. All of the above
Please see the Acceptable Foods List

10. What is allowed during Induction
a. Spices and herbs that do not contain added sugar.
b. Imitation crab meat
c. both a. and b.
d. neither a. and b.
ANSWER: a. Spices and herbs that do not contain added sugar.
Please review the Acceptable Foods list for an explanation of this.

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