Alan is somewhat surprised that he has gained a couple of kilograms since coming to university. He has never had a weight problem. He was always active every day in high school sports. Alan admits that his eating habits probably aren't as good as they should be. Still, he eats only three meals a day and a snack at night. He doesn't snack between meals because he doesn't get hungry. The food servers in the cafeteria where he eats always give him generous servings of food. Alan isn't involved with any university sport, but he does play basketball with his friends occasionally. He also has a part-time job and has a full course load. Alan thinks he is more active in university than when he was in high school. In fact, he often feels rushed going to classes because of the distance betwee classroom buildings and the fact that most of his classes are on the third or fourth floor an he has to wait to get an elevator. What additional consideration would help Alan manage his weight? He should
A) quit his part-time job.
B) reduce calories from complex carbohydrates.
C) reduce portion sizes.
D) increase calories from protein.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The most helpful consideration for Alan to manage his weight would be to reduce his portion sizes. The fact that he is eating three meals a day and a snack at night is not necessarily the issue, but the generous servings he is receiving in the cafeteria could be contributing to his weight gain. By reducing his portion sizes, he can still get the necessary nutrients he needs without overeating. Quitting his part-time job or increasing calories from protein may not necessarily have a significant impact on his weight management, and reducing calories from complex carbohydrates could potentially affect his energy levels and overall health.

Alan Is Somewhat Surprised That He Has Gained a Couple