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What is the primary purpose of keeping a food diary?
What is the primary purpose of keeping a food diary?
- To showcase eating patterns to others
- To track what you eat, where and when you eat it, and how you feel afterwards (correct)
- To list the types of food you dislike
- To record only the portion size of the meals
According to Dr. Paula Wu, why is keeping a food diary important?
According to Dr. Paula Wu, why is keeping a food diary important?
- To encourage mindless eating
- To change the way you eat, you first have to know what you're eating (correct)
- To highlight the benefits of unhealthy eating habits
- To promote junk food consumption
What additional information can be included in a food diary according to the text?
What additional information can be included in a food diary according to the text?
- Number of friends present during meals
- Descriptions of portion size and food labels (correct)
- Names of restaurants visited
- Types of exercise done after eating
How does a food diary help in controlling obesity, as mentioned in the text?
How does a food diary help in controlling obesity, as mentioned in the text?
What does a food diary help people understand?
What does a food diary help people understand?
What is the time investment required for maintaining a food diary, as mentioned in the text?
What is the time investment required for maintaining a food diary, as mentioned in the text?
Why does Dr. Paula Wu argue that everyone needs food diaries?
Why does Dr. Paula Wu argue that everyone needs food diaries?
How does keeping a food diary benefit people according to the text?
How does keeping a food diary benefit people according to the text?
What is the significance of looking at the notes in the food diary at the end of each day or week?
What is the significance of looking at the notes in the food diary at the end of each day or week?
'Many doctors believe that people will automatically reduce the amount of junk food they eat when they know they are going to write it down.' What does this statement imply?
'Many doctors believe that people will automatically reduce the amount of junk food they eat when they know they are going to write it down.' What does this statement imply?
