THE FITNESS EXPERT By John DeFendis

Weight Loss and Nutrition Quiz.

Okay, It's time to see who has been paying attention to their Weight Loss, Fitness and Nutrition Program. This issue we are going to take a little "POP QUIZ" to find out where most of us stand in the knowledge department when it comes to our program. Please send your answers to John DeFendis at P.O. Box 5477. Lake Worth, Florida. 33463-5477. We will have a drawing from the ones that answered the most questions correctly and the winners will receive a Free Training Program and a Box of the Burn Fat Build Muscle Pack, as well as being mentioned in next months column.

TRUE OR FALSE

1. There is more fat in Lean Ground Beef (7%) than there is is Lean Ground Turkey.
2. Healthy Choice Spaghetti Sauce and Healthy Choice Frozen Dinners are low in sodium.
3. A can of Ultra Slim Fast is high in Protein and low in sugar, sodium and fat.
4. Corn syrup, Sugar, and Oil are among the main ingredients in a can of "ENSURE".
5. Corn syrup, Sugar and Oil are among the main ingredients in Chewy Caramel Candy.
6. Egg Whites are low in fat and Cholesterol.
7. The Weight Watchers Program advocates drinking at least 8-10 glasses of water daily.
8. Drinking 8-10 glasses of water daily will help rid the body of excess sodium, and reduce water retention as well as help the body to filter fluids better.
9. Weight Watchers advocates a low sodium diet.
10. Reducing salt and sodium is healthy and conducive for a weight loss and fitness program.
11. Protein foods are important for the repair and maintenance of muscle, hair and teeth.
12. You can purchase No Salt Breads, Sauces, and Salsa from a Health Food Store.
13. NSP's Burn Fat...Build Muscle Pack will help reduce bodyfat, cellulite, and water retention.
14. Complex carbohydrates like Pasta, Potatoes, and Bread can be consumed on a weight loss program like the one outlined in the Burn Fat...Build Muscle Pack.
15. There are 4 calories in one gram of Protein.
16. There are 4 calories in one gram of Carbohydrate.
17. There are 4 calories in one gram of Fat.
18. Vitamin supplements are important on any successful weight loss program.
19. The Atkins diet is high in fat and sodium but void of carbohydrates.
20. Carbohydrate consumption is essential for the proper storage of Glycogen in the muscle.
21. A good weight loss program should advocate at least 3-4 meals each day.
22. You cannot eat in restaurants when following a weight loss program.
23. Gatorade is loaded with sugar and sodium.
24. 1% Cottage cheese is low in sodium.
25. If you follow a low fat diet, you will lose weight.

Answers to the Weight Loss and Nutrition Quiz.

Answers:

1. False...Lean Ground beef has 8 grams per 4 oz. serving but Lean Ground Turkey has 10 grams.
2. False...Healthy Choice Dinners have approximately 600 mgs. of sodium each while the spaghetti sauce has almost 400 mgs. per serving.
3. False...Ultra Slim Fast only has 10 gms. of Protein but is loaded with 37 grams of sugar and 460 mgs. of sodium.
4. True...The main ingredients in Ensure is Corn syrup, Sugar and Oil.
5. True...The main ingredients in Caramel Candy is Corn syrup, Sugar and Oil.
6. True...Egg Whites are low in fat and cholesterol.
7. True...Weight Watchers advocates drinking at least 8-10 glasses of water each day.
8. True...Drinking water helps rid the body of sodium , water retention, and allows it to filter.
9. False...Weight Watchers recipes encourage salt and sugar. Their dinners also contain both.
10. True...Reducing Salt intake is conducive for a successful weight loss program.
11. True...Protein helps to repair muscle tissue and is essential for healthy hair and teeth.
12. True...A Health Food Store like Nutrition World or Nutrition Depot always stock a good supply of no salt and no sugar items like Enrico's No Salt Spaghetti Sauce and Salsa.
13. True...The Burn Fat Build Muscle Pack will aid in the reduction of bodyfat and water retention as well as increase energy and reduce cellulite.
14. True...The Burn Fat Build Muscle Program advocates 4 meals each day and complex carbohydrates like Pasta, Rice, and certain breads are encouraged on the weight loss program.
15. True...There are 4 calories in a gram of Protein.
16. True...There are 4 calories in a gram of Carbohydrate.
17. False...There are 9 calories in a gram of Fat.
18. True...Vitamin Supplements play a key role on a good weight loss program.
19. True...The Atkins Diet is high in fat and sodium but void of carbohydrates.
20. True...Carbohydrate consumption is important in the storage of glycogen in the muscle.
21. True...You should always eat at least 3-4 meals each day on any weight loss program.
22. False...You can eat in restaurants when following a weight loss program. You must learn how to order the foods of of the menu that are low in fat, sodium and sugar.
23. True...Gatorade is loaded with Sugar and Sodium.
24. False...1% Cottage Cheese is high in sodium as is most cheeses.
25. False...Eating Low Fat is important but it will not guarantee you results. You must also pay close attention to the sodium and sugar content Learn to read the labels.

Any additional questions can be directed to me at:
(561) 968-6578. Take Care and Good Luck in all your Health and Fitness Endeavors.
John DeFendis (The Fitness Expert)
NOTE: JOHN DEFENDIS IS A CONTRIBUTING WRITER FOR BEACH MAGAZINE. HE IS A FORMER MR. U.S.A. AND HAS BEEN FEATURED ON "ABC T.V.'S 20/20", "GOOD MORNING AMERICA", AND "THE JOAN RIVERS SHOW". HE HAS BEEN A TRAINER FOR OVER 20 YEARS AND IS THE DIRECTOR OF EXERCISE WITH THE IFPA. HE DEVELOPED THE BURN FAT BUILD MUSCLE PACK AND CAN BE CONTACTED AT (561) 968-6578.