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TRUE/FALSE
1. Acesulfame K (Ace-K) is an acceptable sugar substitute.
2. Mushrooms are limited to 1 cup daily.
3. 64 ounces of water is the maximum amount of water you have to drink daily.
4. Nuts and seeds are allowed during the first 14 days of Induction.
5. Decaffeinated herbal tea without added sugars is an acceptable drink.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
6. Which cheese is allowed on Induction?
a. Brie
b. Cheddar
c. Mozzarella
d. All of the above.
7. What is the acceptable vegetable during Induction?
a. peas
b. beets
c. turnips
d. carrots
8. What are acceptable proteins during Induction?
a. Chicken liver
b. Tuna
c. Duck
d. All of the above.
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. 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
ANSWERS BELOW
1. Acesulfame K (Ace-K) is an acceptable sugar substitute.
Answer: TRUE. Acesulfame-K,Sucralose (Splenda), Saccharin and Stevia are the sugar substitutes Dr. Atkins said were okay to use during Induction.
2. Mushrooms are limited to 1 cup daily.
Answer: FALSE. Mushrooms are on the "Salad" list. All the vegetables on the salad list have a limit of 2-3 cups daily.
3. 64 ounces of water is the maximum amount of water you have to drink daily.
Answer: FALSE. 64 ounces of water is the minimum amount of water you drink daily. Most weight loss programs suggest the 64 ounces plus an additional 8 ounces for every 25 pounds you want to lose.
4. Nuts and seeds are allowed during the first 14 days of Induction.
Answer: FALSE. Nuts and seeds are not allowed during the first 14 days of Induction (so put away those peanuts and peanut butter!).
5. Decaffeinated herbal tea without added sugars is an acceptable drink.
Answer: TRUE. Decaffeinated herbal teas without added sugars, (grains and fruits) are acceptable drinks but they do not count towards your daily water requirement.
Multiple Choice (Questions 6-10)
6. Which cheese is allowed on Induction?
a. Brie
b. Cheddar
c. Mozzarella
d. All of the above.
Answer: d. All of the above. Brie, Cheddar and Mozzarella are aged cheeses and all allowed during Induction.
7. What is the acceptable vegetable during Induction?
a. peas
b. beets
c. turnips
d. carrots
Answer: c. turnips. Turnips are a root vegetable that is on the "other vegetable list".
8. What are acceptable proteins during Induction?
a. Chicken liver
b. Tuna
c. Duck
d. All of the above.
Answer: d. all of the above. Organ meats, like chicken liver, are limited to 4 ounces daily.
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. 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. While it would have been cool if Dr. Atkins endorsed ADBB, he didn't. However he advised everyone to weigh and measure before beginning Induction. He also advised everyone to see their physician before beginning the diet and to get blood work--common sense advise for everyone.
If you missed any questions, please refer to your book and re-read those sections.
1. Acesulfame K (Ace-K) is an acceptable sugar substitute.
2. Mushrooms are limited to 1 cup daily.
3. 64 ounces of water is the maximum amount of water you have to drink daily.
4. Nuts and seeds are allowed during the first 14 days of Induction.
5. Decaffeinated herbal tea without added sugars is an acceptable drink.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
6. Which cheese is allowed on Induction?
a. Brie
b. Cheddar
c. Mozzarella
d. All of the above.
7. What is the acceptable vegetable during Induction?
a. peas
b. beets
c. turnips
d. carrots
8. What are acceptable proteins during Induction?
a. Chicken liver
b. Tuna
c. Duck
d. All of the above.
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. 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
ANSWERS BELOW
1. Acesulfame K (Ace-K) is an acceptable sugar substitute.
Answer: TRUE. Acesulfame-K,Sucralose (Splenda), Saccharin and Stevia are the sugar substitutes Dr. Atkins said were okay to use during Induction.
2. Mushrooms are limited to 1 cup daily.
Answer: FALSE. Mushrooms are on the "Salad" list. All the vegetables on the salad list have a limit of 2-3 cups daily.
3. 64 ounces of water is the maximum amount of water you have to drink daily.
Answer: FALSE. 64 ounces of water is the minimum amount of water you drink daily. Most weight loss programs suggest the 64 ounces plus an additional 8 ounces for every 25 pounds you want to lose.
4. Nuts and seeds are allowed during the first 14 days of Induction.
Answer: FALSE. Nuts and seeds are not allowed during the first 14 days of Induction (so put away those peanuts and peanut butter!).
5. Decaffeinated herbal tea without added sugars is an acceptable drink.
Answer: TRUE. Decaffeinated herbal teas without added sugars, (grains and fruits) are acceptable drinks but they do not count towards your daily water requirement.
Multiple Choice (Questions 6-10)
6. Which cheese is allowed on Induction?
a. Brie
b. Cheddar
c. Mozzarella
d. All of the above.
Answer: d. All of the above. Brie, Cheddar and Mozzarella are aged cheeses and all allowed during Induction.
7. What is the acceptable vegetable during Induction?
a. peas
b. beets
c. turnips
d. carrots
Answer: c. turnips. Turnips are a root vegetable that is on the "other vegetable list".
8. What are acceptable proteins during Induction?
a. Chicken liver
b. Tuna
c. Duck
d. All of the above.
Answer: d. all of the above. Organ meats, like chicken liver, are limited to 4 ounces daily.
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. 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. While it would have been cool if Dr. Atkins endorsed ADBB, he didn't. However he advised everyone to weigh and measure before beginning Induction. He also advised everyone to see their physician before beginning the diet and to get blood work--common sense advise for everyone.
If you missed any questions, please refer to your book and re-read those sections.
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