Going on a Diet

A typical personneeds about 1,800 calories per day to stay alive.These calories keep your heart

________(51)and yourlungs breathing. They keep your organs operating________(52)and your brain

running. They alsokeep your body warm.A person________(53)weight because he or she takes in more

calories per daythan needed.The only way to lose fat is to________(54)the number of caloriesthat you

take in per day.Thisis the basic ________(55)behind going on a diet.

________(56),dietsdon't work for most people.They do lose weight but then________(57)the

diet and put itback.Building a sensible diet and exercise plan is the key to________(58)aconsistent

weight.You need tofigure out how many calories you need in a day and how many you________(59)take

in.The next step isto add exercise so that you can________(60)the number of calories you canconsume

per day.

Exercise charts canshow you how many calories different________(61)of exercise can burn.Burning

250 or 500 caloriesper day can________(62)a big difference.You can ride an exercise bike while youare

watching TV or youcan________(63)the stairs instead of the elevator. Find anexercise________(64).

Exercise can be alot easier if there is someone to talk to.It's a good idea to wear firm-fittingclothes if you

are on adiet.________(65)clothing acts as a reminder of what you are trying toaccomplish._________(53)

A.adds

B.increases

C.gains

D.puts