Answer all 12 questions in this section with either a ( T ) or ( F )
{ True or False } and give a supporting reason why this is so .
1. Potatoes are fattening ( )
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2. Potatoes baked in their jackets are good for fibre and Vit. C . ( )
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3. Jam is not fattening ( )
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4. Fat is used as an immediate source of energy ( )
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5. Fat should be avoided at all costs ( )
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6. Fat is an essential but minor part in a person’s diet ( )
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7. A thin person will not get heart attacks ( )
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8. A thin person can eat anything his heart desires ( )
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9. Skipping meals is a good way to lose weight ( )
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10. Three BIG meals a day are the best way to ensure that your nutritional
needs for the day are met . ( )
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11. Smoking is great for losing weight ( )
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12. Kicking the smoking habit guarantees weight gain ( )
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