This document contains a pre-test with 4 multiple choice questions about different diet plans and their characteristics. The questions distinguish between low-fat and low-carb diets, and assess whether a diet following the Dietary Guidelines for Americans would be considered nutrient-dense and varied. One question indicates that low-carb, high-fat diets can increase health risks like heart disease and cancer.

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Awesome.2Cents! A Healthy Lifestyle Curriculum for Teens…
Lesson 8
The Truth about Fad Diets:
Pre and Post Test
1. A diet plan calls for little to no consumption of dairy, fruit and vegetables
and grains. This diet is likely a ___B________.
A) Low- fat diet
B) Low-carb diet
2. A diet plan calls for you to mostly eat fruit, vegetables, and whole grains
and tells you to avoid the consumption of whole milk, butter, and high fat
snacks and meats. This diet is likely a ___A________.
A) Low-fat diet
B) Low-carb diet
3. When following a diet recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for
Americans, that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or
low-fat milk and milk products; includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans,
eggs, and nuts; and is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, sodium,
and added sugars, then, chances are, you are consuming a diet that is
___C_____ and __________ .
A) energy-dense; has no diet variety
B) energy-dense; loaded with fat
C) nutrient-dense; has a lot of diet variety
D) nutrient-dense; loaded with fat
4. Studies have shown that restricting carbohydrates, while consuming large
amounts of protein-rich foods that are high in fat, can increase the risk of
diseases, such as heart disease and some forms of cancer.
True__X__ False____
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