Health and Beauty

Do you know as much about dieting and weight loss as you think you do? Below you’ll find some trivia about various related weight loss topics. I have also included some facts that you may find of interest. Have fun!

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

Answer: Weight Watchers

Weight watchers began in 1963. It was started by a Brooklyn homemaker, Jean Nidetch. Thirty countries in the World now offer Weight Watcher programs.

What well know condition did sailors suffer from?

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.

Which famous diet celebrity began the Deal a Meal method of dieting?

Answer: Weight loss icon - Richard Simmons

This famous diet guru not only created the Deal a Meal plan, he also began the Foodmover System. His programs encourage people to lose weight weight through both exercise and diet.

Which plant native to Africa is being hailed as the new great diet aide?

Answer: The Hoodia plant

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 method of losing weight was started by Dr. Arthur Agatston. This method was introduced by his book which made its debut in 2003.

Most diets suggest weighing yourself how often?

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.

“Food is a drug” is a saying used by which diet icon?

Answer: Barry Sears

Barry Sears is the author of the Zone Diet. After the success of his first book Barry has followed it up with other best sellers including “The Age Free Zone” and “The Soy Zone”.

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

Answer: Dr. Dean Ornish

Dr Dean Ornish is the author of the book Eat More Weigh Less. Dr. Ornish recommends that people eat less refined carbohydrates and reduce their fat intake. His interested in food intake and diets began with his efforts to help his patients with heart disease.

Which vitamin would you get from eating liver?

Answer: Vitamin Bs

Liver is full of vitamins B7 ,3 12 and 5.You can get vitamin B12 from eggs.

Which vitamin are you lacking if you get the disease rickets?

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.