<p>Despite hundreds of published articles about obesity and weight loss, there are many myths and presumptions that are not true, yet continue to persist.</p>
<p>If you want to lose weight effectively, you need to know the facts. Unsupported beliefs will prevent you from making the right choices about your diet and prevent you from losing weight properly. In this educational quiz created by <a href="/about-dr-amos-grunebaum" target="_self">Dr. Amos Grunebaum</a>, you will learn about seven myths, presumptions, and beliefs about obesity. These myths and presumptions about obesity and weight loss were published in a January 2013 article in the NEJM.</p>

Quizzes

You need to set realistic weight-loss goals so you can lose enough weight

The neighborhood you live in (eg with more or less sidewalks and parks) has NO effect on your obesity

Snacking increases obesity and weight gain

Yo-yo dieting, dieting on and off, increases mortality

Just eating more fruits and vegetables will help you lose weight

You learn exercise and good eating habits in childhood that helps against obesity

Breastfeeding will decrease future obesity in the child

You need to have physical-education classes to lose weight successfully 

Before losing weight someone has to assess their stage of readiness to lose weight

Slow gradual weight loss is better than quick weight loss if you want long-term weight loss

Eating a little less over time on a regular basis will produce large, long-term weight loss

Despite hundreds of published articles about obesity and weight loss, there are many myths and presumptions that are not true yet continue to persist. In this educational quiz created by Dr. Amos Grunebaum, you will learn about seven myths, presumptions, and beliefs about obesity.