Quiz: Best & Worst Foods for Belly Fat
Medically Reviewed by Kathleen M. Zelman, RD, LD, MPH on January 28, 2023
Question 1/14
Belly fat is worse for you than fat elsewhere on your body.
- True
- False
Question 2/14
Fatty foods, such as butter, cheese, and fatty meats, are the biggest cause of belly fat.
- True
- False
Question 3/14
Calories from alcohol are worse for belly fat than other calories.
- True
- False
Question 4/14
Which of the following fats not only can make you gain weight, but also can move fat from other parts of your body to your belly?
- Saturated fats
- Trans fats
- Monounsaturated fats
- All of the above
Question 5/14
Which of the following shows promise for fighting belly fat?
- Green tea
- Blueberries
- Soy
- All of the above
Question 6/14
Fast food can contribute to belly fat because the items are often:
- High in fat
- Calorie-dense
- Overeaten
- All of the above
Question 7/14
Substituting diet soft drinks for regular soft drinks is a good way to trim belly fat.
- True
- False
Question 8/14
To help trim your waistline, you should eat a diet high in fiber.
- True
- False
Question 9/14
Studies suggest you can trim your waistline by replacing refined grains with whole grains. Which of the following is a whole-grain food?
- Popcorn
- Couscous
- Spaghetti
- Cornflakes
Question 10/14
Men tend to collect more belly fat than women.
- True
- False
Question 11/14
Belly fat is harder to lose than fat elsewhere on your body.
- True
- False
Question 12/14
Spot exercises, such as sit-ups or crunches, target belly fat.
- True
- False
Question 13/14
Belly fat has been linked to which of the following health problems:
- Heart disease
- Osteoporosis
- Dementia
- All of the above
Question 14/14
Which of the following is the best plan for reducing belly fat?
- Replacing saturated fats with monounsaturated fats
- Cutting calories and getting more physical activity
- Replacing refined grains with whole grains
- Eating more protein and fewer carbohydrates