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