Henry finds that his snack choices are high in calories and decides he would like to make healthier choices.Which initial change would provide him with the best chance for sustained improvement in his snacking behavior?
A)Eliminate snacks entirely from the diet to avoid the temptation of making unhealthy choices.
B)Snack only on low-calorie foods,such as vegetables.
C)Never eat his favorite snack foods again to reduce calorie intake.
D)Replace one snack per day with a healthier choice,such as fruit.
E)Simply adopt a broad notion to eat less each day.

Question

Henry finds that his snack choices are high in calories and decides he would like to make healthier choices.Which initial change would provide him with the best chance for sustained improvement in his snacking behavior?​
A)​Eliminate snacks entirely from the diet to avoid the temptation of making unhealthy choices.
B)Snack only on low-calorie foods,such as vegetables.
C)Never eat his favorite snack foods again to reduce calorie intake.
D)Replace one snack per day with a healthier choice,such as fruit.
E)​Simply adopt a broad notion to eat less each day.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Completely eliminating snacks (choice A) or never eating favorite snack foods again (choice C) may lead to feelings of deprivation and ultimately result in binge eating or giving up on healthy choices altogether. Adopting a broad notion to eat less each day (choice E) is vague and not a concrete plan for behavior change. Snacking only on low-calorie foods (choice B) may be a good option but may not provide enough variety or satisfaction in snacking. The best option is to make a specific and manageable change by replacing one snack per day with a healthier choice, such as fruit (choice D). This incremental change can make healthy snacking more sustainable and achievable in the long-term.

Henry Finds That His Snack Choices Are High in Calories