Question

Jahnvi, a student of class XII is struggling with obesity due to which she has low self-esteem and low confidence. As a result, she has started dieting to control her weight. But this dieting program is self-designed and lacks knowledge about nutrition.

Based on this, choose the correct options:

1. As a physical education student what do you feel will be the pitfalls of this dieting plan?

1. Extreme weight loss
2. Skipping of meals
3. Deficiency of essential nutrients
4. All of these

2. What will be your advice to Jahnvi to control her weight?

1. Exercising
2. Skipping meals
3. Balanced diet
4. Both Exercising and Balanced diet

3. What is the meaning of the term Pitfalls of dieting?

1. Importance
2. Hidden Danger
3. Need
4. Outcome

4. Which of the following is the most appropriate and healthy approach for Jahnvi to reduce obesity?

1. Following crash diets for quick results
2. Completely avoiding fats and carbohydrates
3. Adopting a balanced diet along with regular physical activity
4. Eating only once a day

Answer 1

1. All of these
   Explanation: An unplanned dieting programme can lead to extreme weight loss, skipped meals and deficiencies of essential nutrients. Therefore, all the listed outcomes are possible pitfalls.
2. Both Exercising and Balanced diet
   Explanation: Healthy weight control combines regular exercise with a balanced diet. Skipping meals is not recommended and may lead to overeating or poor nutrition.
3. Hidden Danger
   Explanation: “Pitfalls of dieting” refers to hidden dangers or risks that may result from dieting improperly. It does not mean the importance or need for dieting.
4. Adopting a balanced diet along with regular physical activity
   Explanation: A balanced diet and regular physical activity support safe, gradual and sustainable weight management. Crash diets, eliminating entire nutrient groups and eating only once a day are unhealthy approaches.