Dieting And Health Trivia & Facts

February 26, 2010






So exactly how much do you really know about dieting and weight loss? Below you will find some trivia about various related weight loss topics. I have also included some facts that you may find of interest. Enjoy!

Sarah Duchess of York is the spokesperson for which weight loss system?

Answer: Weight Watchers

Weight watchers began in 1963. The company was founded by Jean Nidetch from Brooklyn. Thirty countries in the World now offer Weight Watcher programs.

Sailors used to suffer from which condition that was related to a poor diet?

Answer: Scurvy

A lack of Vitamin C will cause Scurvy. When trying to lose weight it is still essentail to provide your body with the proper nutreints.

Who created the Deal a Meal weight loss program?

Answer: Richard Simmons

Richard Simmons not only created the Deal a Meal plan he also has a plan called Foodmover. He advocates that people use a system of weight loss that involves both exercise and diet.

A plant native to Africa is being hailed as the great new diet fad. What is it?

Answer: Hoodia

The Bushmen in South Africa use the Hoodia plant to help suppres their appetite. Efforts are being made to commercially grow this endangered plant.

“Good carbs and good fats” are hailed by which famous diet?

Answer: South Beach Diet

This diet was developed by Dr. Arthur Agatston. This method was introduced by his book which made its debut in 2003.

If you are on a diet, how often should you weigh yourself?

Answer: Once a week.

If people do not see quick results from their efforts they are often disappointed, and they do not understand that weight may fluctuate from day to day.

Which diet guru is noted for saying “food is a drug”?

Answer: Barry Sears

Barry Sears is the author of the Zone Diet. The Soy Zone and The Age Free Zone were follow up books to his best seller the Zone Diet.

To help create a healthier menu which famous diet guru has been working with McDonalds?

Answer: Dr. D. Ornish

Eat More Weigh Less was written by Dr. Dean Ornish. The diet recommends that people eat less refined carbohydrates and lower their fat intake. To help patients with heart disease he started researching diet.

Eating liver will help give your body which vitamin?

Answer: Vitamin Bs

By eating liver you can get vitamin B,12, 5 3 and 7.Eating eggs will increase the amount of B12 in your body.

Rickets is a sign that your body is lacking which vitamin?

Answer: Vitamin D

The liver is a storage area for the vitamin D. Eating the correct amount of vitamins and minerals found in a varied diet will help reduce the chance of disease.

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