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The Power of Keeping a Food Diary

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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?

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?

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?

It leads to automatic reduction in junk food consumption Signup and view all the answers

What does a food diary help people understand?

Why they sometimes make poor eating choices Signup and view all the answers

What is the time investment required for maintaining a food diary, as mentioned in the text?

A few minutes every day Signup and view all the answers

Why does Dr. Paula Wu argue that everyone needs food diaries?

'So that we can recognize our eating patterns' Signup and view all the answers

How does keeping a food diary benefit people according to the text?

It can help people understand why they sometimes make poor eating choices Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of looking at the notes in the food diary at the end of each day or week?

'To gain insights into eating patterns and behaviors' Signup and view all the answers

'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?

'Keeping a food diary itself can lead to a reduction in junk food consumption' Signup and view all the answers