How Weight Loss After 50?

Here's What You'll Learn

Welcome to a new way of looking at eating designed for people like us. Over the next eight weeks, you will discover the latest science on nutrition and aging, based on The Whole Body Reset. Step by step, we’ll give you guides to the best foods for you, provide dozens of delicious new recipes to try, and help you embrace a whole new way of eating.

 Question 1 of 8

Q1-It’s important for older adults to get adequate protein at all three meals because:

Older bodies process protein less efficiently than younger ones do.

Adequate protein at each meal helps reduce the loss of muscle mass that comes with age.

Older adults tend to eat the least protein at breakfast, meaning they get too little to build muscle.

Eating most of the day’s protein at dinner provides too much for the body to fully absorb.

All of the above

Question 2-

Q2-Which of these benefits do dairy foods NOT provide in significant amounts?

A good source of protein.

Magnesium, which helps muscles and nerves function.

Vitamin E to help skin and eyes

Calcium to promote strong bones

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Q3-Soda isn’t the only sugary drink harmful to both body and brain. Guess how much sugar a large, frozen flavored coffee drink can contain:

64 grams, or about the same as a piece of white cake with coconut frosting

85 grams, or about the same as a fast-food shake made with chocolate candies

182 grams, or about the same as 14 cinnamon donuts

Q4-Yes, a high-fiber diet can help with gut health, but what other surprising benefits does it have? 

A: Reduces the number of calories our bodies absorb

B: Improves blood sugar levels by slowing the digestion of sugar

C: Reduces the amount of undigested food moving through your bowels.

D: Answers A and B

Q5-What vegetables and fruits are highest in nutrients?

The ones that are on sale

Those with the deepest, most vibrant colors

Those with thick skins

Those with a strong aroma

Q6-There are several big benefits to exercising as we age. Which one of these is NOT a benefit?

It’s the best way to lose weight

It helps improve mood and lower the risk of cognitive decline

It helps us have the mobility and balance to play with our grandchildren

Q7-The government recommends about 30 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise five days a week to get you breathing harder and your heart beating faster. Which of these activities is NOT aerobic?

Brisk walking

Dancing

Pushing a lawn mower

Yin yoga

Water aerobics

It can lower the risk of many serious diseases

Q8-The main goal of this challenge, based on "The Whole Body Reset" book, is to make sure your meals have both protein and fiber, even when eating out. Which of these restaurant strategies will help you achieve that?

A: Choosing side dishes like beans, a side salad or fruit

B: Choosing refined pasta with a simple tomato sauce as an entrée

C: Doubling your vegetables — even asking for a side salad instead of fries with your burger or sandwich

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