INDUCTION QUIZ Monday April 18, 2005

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TRUE/ FALSE

1. Total carbs - fiber grams - sugar alcohols = net carbs

2. Beets are an acceptable Induction food.

3. Controlling carbohydrate intake stabilizes blood sugar.

4. Induction is okay for pregnant women.

5. Salmon isn't allowed during Induction.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

6. Which of the following count towards your daily water intake?
a. Tap water
b. Seltzer water
c. Decaf coffee
d. Tonic water

7. Which is the best eating schedule?
a. Breakfast at 7 AM, Lunch at 12: 30 PM, Snack at 3 PM, Dinner at 7 PM
b. no Breakfast. Lunch at 1 PM, Dinner at 8 PM
c. Breakfast at 5 AM, Lunch at 1: 15 PM, Dinner at 6: 30 PM, Snack at 8 PM
d. none of the above
e. all of the above

8. Which of the following are "salad" vegetables?
a. bok choy, mushrooms, peppers
b. lettuce, tomatoes, onions
c. collard greens, fennel, spinach
d. radishes, chives, leeks

9. What is the fat/protein/carb ratios during Induction?
a. 65/30/5
b. 60/35/5
c. 55/40/5
d. 50/45/5

10.Which of the following are acceptable beverages during Induction?
a. low carb beer (2.5 net carbs/serving)
b. vodka (0 net carbs/serving)
c. red wine (3 net carbs/serving)
d. all of the above
e. none of the above

ANSWERS TO FOLLOW

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1. Total carbs - fiber grams - sugar alcohols = net carbs
ANSWER: True

2. Beets are an acceptable Induction food.
ANSWER: FALSE
Beet greens, the leafy portion of the beet, are acceptable during Induction.

3. Controlling carbohydrate intake stabilizes blood sugar.
ANSWER: True

4. Induction is okay for pregnant women.
ANSWER: FALSE
The weight loss phases of Atkins are not for pregnant or nursing women. The Maintenance phase, however, is okay.

5. Salmon isn't allowed during Induction.
ANSWER: FALSE
Salmon and other fish are acceptable proteins during Induction.

6. Which of the following count towards your daily water intake?
a. Tap water
b. Seltzer water
c. Decaf coffee
d. Tonic water
ANSWER: a. Tap water
There are only 4 waters that count towards you daily water intake, according to Dr. Atkins. They are tap water, mineral water, filtered water and spring water. All other beverages are in addition to that daily water intake.

7. Which is the best eating schedule?
a. Breakfast at 7 AM, Lunch at 12: 30 PM, Snack at 3 PM, Dinner at 7 PM
b. no Breakfast. Lunch at 1 PM, Dinner at 8 PM
c. Breakfast at 5 AM, Lunch at 1: 15 PM, Dinner at 6: 30 PM, Snack at 8 PM
d. none of the above
e. all of the above
ANSWER: a. Breakfast at 7 AM, Lunch at 12: 30 PM, Snack at 3 PM, Dinner at 7 PM
The Rules of Induction state that one is to not go more that 6 waking hours without eating. Answer a. satisfies that rule.

8. Which of the following are "salad" vegetables?
a. bok choy, mushrooms, peppers
b. lettuce, tomatoes, onions
c. collard greens, fennel, spinach
d. radishes, chives, leeks
ANSWER: a. bok choy, mushrooms, peppers
Review the vegetable lists because there's more on them than lettuce.

9. What is the fat/protein/carb ratios during Induction?
a. 65/30/5
b. 60/35/5
c. 55/40/5
d. 50/45/5
ANSWER: a. 65/30/5.
The ratios represent the percentages of eat of these nutrients in your daily caloric intake. Atkins is a high fat diet, not a high protein diet.

10.Which of the following are acceptable beverages during Induction?
a. low carb beer (2.5 net carbs/serving)
b. vodka (0 net carbs/serving)
c. red wine (3 net carbs/serving)
d. all of the above
e. none of the above
ANSWER: e. none of the above
Alcohol is not permitted during the Induction phase (the initial 14 days or the extended version). It is allowed in moderate amounts during OWL.

If you missed any of these questions, please re-read those sections in the book.