By Carbohydrates are the body’s favorite source of energy.

2. All carbohydrates are the enemy when you are trying to lose weight.

3. An apple will help you feel full longer and control sugar cravings better than apple juice.

4. Reduced-carbohydrate diets can help people who are overweight and those with diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

5. When trying to lose weight, 60% of your total calories should from carbohydrates.

6. A balanced, carb-smart breakfast would include slow-cooking oats mixed with protein powder and flaxseed.

Your carbohydrate IQ rating is:

6 correct: Perfect carbohydrate IQ
You are a true carbohydrate connoisseur. You definitely know the carbohydrate choices to make for a slimmer and healthier you!

4-5 correct: Almost perfect carbohydrate IQ
Great job on telling carbohydrate fact from fiction! With this new knowledge, you can make even better carbohydrate choices and be on your way to a healthier new you!

2-3 correct: Not-so-perfect IQ
Good try! Unfortunately, you are a little confused about carbohydrates and all the good they can do for your health. Hopefully, with this new knowledge, you can get back on the road to a healthier and slimmer you!

0-1 correct: Less-than-perfect IQ
All right, you need to go back to carbohydrate basics—but, don’t despair—Truestar is here to help! Use this information you have learned in this quiz to make healthier carbohydrate choices in the future! Good luck!

More quick and easy weight loss tips:

Eat protein: Protein slows digestion, lowers the glycemic index rating of foods and helps keep blood sugar and insulin levels on an even keel—all great for weight loss! Good sources of protein include: fish, poultry, turkey, soy, tofu, lowfat dairy products, lean meats and egg whites. Lean protein should make up about 30 to 40% of your caloric intake.

Get moving: Both cardiovascular exercise and weight training help boost your metabolism and keep weight off. Follow your Truestar Exercise Program for great workouts to keep you slim!

Drink water: Getting at least eight glasses of water a day is a weight loss must! For the most purified water, choose steam distilled or reverse osmosis water.

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