Peter was always in good shape in high school, but since he started college, he’s had fewer opportunities to exercise and has made some poor food choices. Now he has noticed that he’s gaining weight and has less energy. He knows that if he wants to lose weight, in addition to exercising more, he’ll have to make some changes to what he eats. Which strategy will help Peter lose weight safely?
a. Eating a large jar of nuts instead of a candy bar when he wants a snack
b. Following a fad diet, such as the Paleo, Atkins, or South Beach diet
c. Eating a high-protein meal for breakfast
d. Drinking about 32 ounces of water every day