Monica has been trying to lose weight for about a year.Throughout the past year she has educated herself on the guidelines of good nutrition and exercise.Despite knowing that she needs to change her lifestyle,she is frustrated with her inability to lose weight and wants to "jumpstart" her weight loss.She is trying to lose 5 to 10 pounds as soon as possible because she feels that gradual changes are disappointing and she is unable to commit to gradual change.As a result,she ends up overeating and does not exercise.For her most recent diet she decides to try a popular very low-calorie quick weight-loss approach and adhere to the following program:day 1:fruits only,day 2:vegetables only,day 3:fruits and vegetables only,day 4:6 bananas and milk,days 5 and 6:tomatoes only,day 7:eat whatever you want.In addition to the diet Monica exercises once per day for a short period of time if she has time.
-What will most likely happen to Monica if she is able to follow the above diet?
A)She will maintain her current weight long-term.
B)She will not lose any weight.
C)She will be able to sustain the diet long-term but not lose any weight initially.
D)She will maintain her current weight but be unable to sustain the diet long-term.
E)She will briefly lose weight but be unable to sustain the diet long-term.

Question

Monica has been trying to lose weight for about a year.Throughout the past year she has educated herself on the guidelines of good nutrition and exercise.Despite knowing that she needs to change her lifestyle,she is frustrated with her inability to lose weight and wants to "jumpstart" her weight loss.She is trying to lose 5 to 10 pounds as soon as possible because she feels that gradual changes are disappointing and she is unable to commit to gradual change.As a result,she ends up overeating and does not exercise.For her most recent diet she decides to try a popular very low-calorie quick weight-loss approach and adhere to the following program:day 1:fruits only,day 2:vegetables only,day 3:fruits and vegetables only,day 4:6 bananas and milk,days 5 and 6:tomatoes only,day 7:eat whatever you want.In addition to the diet Monica exercises once per day for a short period of time if she has time.
-What will most likely happen to Monica if she is able to follow the above diet?​
A)​She will maintain her current weight long-term.
B)She will not lose any weight.
C)She will be able to sustain the diet long-term but not lose any weight initially.
D)She will maintain her current weight but be unable to sustain the diet long-term.
E)​She will briefly lose weight but be unable to sustain the diet long-term.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The very low-calorie quick weight-loss approach that Monica is following is not sustainable in the long-term and may cause her to lose weight rapidly in the short-term. However, this approach is not healthy or effective for long-term weight loss. Monica may briefly lose weight, but she is unlikely to sustain this diet in the long-term and may regain any weight lost as soon as she resumes her normal eating habits. Additionally, her lack of commitment to gradual change and overeating tendencies may further hinder her weight loss goals.

Monica Has Been Trying to Lose Weight for About a Year.Throughout