Question

sandra wants to improve her body composition. four of her friends have given her advice. analyze the sentences to determine which friend gave her the best piece of advice?
a. sanchez told her to take diet pills and to eat less than 1,000 calories a day.
b. john says to eat several, balanced, low - calorie meals throughout the day and to exercise regularly.
c. laurie says to eat only fruits and vegetables and to exercise regularly.
d. sheila told her to eat whatever she wants as long as she exercises five days a week for 60 minutes.
please select the best answer from the choices provided.
○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

• Option A: Diet pills can have side - effects, and eating less than 1000 calories a day is not a sustainable or healthy long - term approach as it can lead to nutrient deficiencies and a slowed metabolism.
• Option B: Eating several balanced, low - calorie meals throughout the day helps keep the metabolism revved up and provides a steady supply of nutrients. Regular exercise is also crucial for improving body composition as it burns calories, builds muscle (which increases metabolism), and improves overall health.
• Option C: Eating only fruits and vegetables is an unbalanced diet. The body also needs proteins (for muscle repair and growth), healthy fats (for hormone production and cell function), and complex carbohydrates (for energy).
• Option D: While exercise is important, eating "whatever" is not a good idea. Consuming excessive amounts of junk food (even with exercise) can lead to health problems like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and may not support the best body composition due to the lack of proper nutrients.

Answer:

B. John says to eat several, balanced, low - calorie meals throughout the day and to exercise regularly.