Situation
Alan is somewhat surprised that he has gained a couple of pounds since coming to college.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 college 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 college than when he was in high school.In fact,he often feels rushed going to classes because of the distance between classroom buildings and the fact that most of his classes are on the third or fourth floor and he has to wait to get an elevator.
-An initial step that Alan can take toward solving the problem contributing to his weight gain is to
A)take the stairs,instead of the elevator,to class.
B)adopt a vegetarian diet.
C)eat two large meals instead of three each day.
D)eliminate all snacks.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Alan could take the stairs instead of the elevator to add physical activity to his daily routine. This will help him burn calories and maintain a healthy weight. It is also a convenient way to fit exercise into his busy schedule. Adopting a vegetarian diet or eliminating all snacks might not necessarily solve the problem if he continues to consume large portions of food at his three main meals. Eating two large meals instead of three each day could make him overeat and lead to further weight gain. Therefore, taking the stairs is the best initial step for Alan to take.

Situation Alan Is Somewhat Surprised That He Has Gained a Couple