30 Weight Loss Quiz Questions & Answers – Group Talk – Week Commencing 1st September 2025.
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- Sep 10
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1. What is weight loss?
a) The process of increasing body weight
b) The process of reducing body weight
c) The process of maintaining body weight
d) The process of gaining muscle mass
Answer: b) The process of reducing body weight
2. What is the primary reason for pursuing weight loss?
a) To improve muscle strength
b) To enhance cognitive function
c) To reduce the risk of chronic diseases
d) To improve athletic performance
Answer: c) To reduce the risk of chronic diseases
3. What is a calorie deficit in the context of weight loss?
a) Consuming more calories than the body needs
b) Consuming fewer calories than the body needs
c) Consuming the same number of calories as the body needs
d) Consuming only low-calorie foods
Answer: b) Consuming fewer calories than the body needs
4. Which of the following is a component of a balanced weight loss plan?
a) Skipping meals
b) Crash dieting
c) Nutrient-dense foods
d) Consuming high-calorie snacks
Answer: c) Nutrient-dense foods
5. What is the recommended approach to achieving sustainable weight loss?
a) Extreme calorie restriction
b) Gradual and steady progress
c) Eliminating all carbohydrates from the diet
d) Consuming only liquid meals
Answer: b) Gradual and steady progress
6. Which activity is most effective for burning calories and aiding weight loss?
a) Watching television
b) Sitting at a desk
c) Engaging in regular physical activity
d) Taking frequent naps
Answer: c) Engaging in regular physical activity
7. How does regular exercise contribute to weight loss?
a) It boosts appetite and promotes overeating
b) It helps build muscle mass, which increases weight
c) It increases calorie expenditure and burns fat
d) It has no impact on weight loss
Answer: c) It increases calorie expenditure and burns fat
8. Which factor is NOT a typical reason for weight gain?
a) Sedentary lifestyle
b) Excessive calorie consumption
c) Adequate sleep
d) Emotional eating
Answer: c) Adequate sleep
9. What is the significance of setting realistic weight loss goals?
a) To ensure weight loss happens overnight
b) To create a sense of accomplishment
c) To avoid any weight loss altogether
d) To maintain a constant weight
Answer: b) To create a sense of accomplishment
10. What role does hydration play in weight loss?
a) Drinking water hinders weight loss efforts
b) Adequate hydration supports weight loss
c) Hydration has no impact on weight loss
d) Drinking water causes weight gain
Answer: b) Adequate hydration supports weight loss
11. What does BMI stand for in the context of weight loss?
a) Basic Muscle Index
b) Body Mass Indicator
c) Body Mass Index
d) Balanced Metabolism Inquirer
Answer: c) Body Mass Index
12. How is BMI calculated?
a) Height (in meters) divided by weight (in kilograms)
b) Weight (in kilograms) divided by height (in meters)
c) Height (in centimeters) divided by weight (in kilograms)
d) Weight (in kilograms) multiplied by height (in meters)
Answer: a) Height (in meters) divided by weight (in kilograms)
13. Which BMI range is considered overweight?
a) BMI < 18.5
b) BMI 18.5 - 24.9
c) BMI 25 - 29.9
d) BMI ≥ 30
Answer: c) BMI 25 - 29.9
14. What is a healthy rate of weight loss per week?
a) 1-2 pounds
b) 5-10 pounds
c) 15-20 pounds
d) 30-40 pounds
Answer: a) 1-2 pounds
15. What is the purpose of keeping a food journal during weight loss?
a) To track daily physical activity
b) To count total steps taken per day
c) To record calorie intake and eating habits
d) To monitor heart rate during exercise
Answer: c) To record calorie intake and eating habits
16. What is emotional eating?
a) Eating based on hunger cues
b) Eating according to a structured meal plan
c) Eating in response to emotions, such as stress or sadness
d) Eating only when physically hungry
Answer: c) Eating in response to emotions, such as stress or sadness
17. Which type of fat is considered healthier and can aid in weight loss?
a) Trans fat
b) Saturated fat
c) Monounsaturated fat
d) Unsaturated fat
Answer: d) Unsaturated fat
18. What is the role of protein in weight loss?
a) It has no impact on weight loss
b) It helps build muscle mass and supports satiety
c) It increases appetite and promotes overeating
d) It converts to body fat and hinders weight loss
Answer: b) It helps build muscle mass and supports satiety
19. How does sleep deprivation affect weight loss efforts?
a) It boosts metabolism and aids weight loss
b) It has no impact on weight loss
c) It hinders weight loss and increases appetite
d) It leads to muscle gain and weight gain
Answer: c) It hinders weight loss and increases appetite
20. Which behaviour may hinder weight loss progress?
a) Mindful eating
b) Regular physical activity
c) Skipping meals
d) Planning balanced meals
Answer: c) Skipping meals
21. What is the role of dietary fibre in weight loss?
a) It has no impact on weight loss
b) It increases appetite and promotes overeating
c) It slows digestion and promotes satiety
d) It converts to body fat and hinders weight loss
Answer: c) It slows digestion and promotes satiety
22. What is the primary focus of a fad diet?
a) Balanced nutrition and long-term health
b) Sustainable weight loss and lifestyle changes
c) Quick and extreme weight loss results
d) Gradual and steady weight loss progress
Answer: c) Quick and extreme weight loss results
23. What is the purpose of meal planning in weight loss?
a) To consume a varied diet with all food groups
b) To eliminate all carbohydrates from the diet
c) To reduce the number of meals consumed per day
d) To focus solely on high-calorie foods
Answer: a) To consume a varied diet with all food groups
24. How does stress impact weight loss efforts?
a) It has no impact on weight loss
b) It boosts metabolism and aids weight loss
c) It hinders weight loss and can lead to emotional eating
d) It leads to muscle gain and weight gain
Answer: c) It hinders weight loss and can lead to emotional eating
25. What does the term “yo-yo dieting” refer to in weight loss?
a) Repeatedly gaining and losing weight in a cyclical pattern
b) Consuming only high-protein diets
c) Maintaining a stable weight throughout life
d) Following a balanced and sustainable weight loss plan
Answer: a) Repeatedly gaining and losing weight in a cyclical pattern
26. How does resistance training contribute to weight loss?
a) It burns more calories compared to aerobic exercises
b) It has no impact on weight loss
c) It increases appetite and promotes overeating
d) It leads to muscle gain and weight gain
Answer: a) It burns more calories compared to aerobic exercises
27. What is the purpose of behaviour modification in weight loss?
a) To eliminate all foods high in fat and sugar
b) To establish healthy eating and exercise habits
c) To follow extreme and restrictive diets
d) To focus solely on calorie counting
Answer: b) To establish healthy eating and exercise habits
28. Which eating behaviour is associated with mindful eating?
a) Eating quickly without paying attention to food
b) Eating while multitasking or watching television
c) Eating with full awareness and savoring each bite
d) Eating only when physically hungry
Answer: c) Eating with full awareness and savoring each bite
29. What does BMR stand for in weight loss?
a) Basal Metabolic Rate
b) Body Mass Reduction
c) Balanced Macronutrient Ratio
d) Basic Meal Replacement
Answer: a) Basal Metabolic Rate
30. What is the primary purpose of weight loss maintenance?
a) To maintain the highest possible weight
b) To revert to old eating habits
c) To sustain the achieved weight loss over time
d) To stop all physical activity
Answer: c) To sustain the achieved weight loss over time
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