Problem: How to identify spruce trees
Look at the needles of the spruce.
Before trying to narrow down the species of spruce tree, first make sure that you are not looking at a fir or pine. Examining the needles of the trees is the easiest way to make the distinction between them. OPTIONS:
- The needles of a spruce tree are attached individually to its branches, as opposed to being in clusters. They also have four sides and roll easily between your fingers.
- If you have a firm line, identify knots as small as 32 mm round. If you have a thin line, you should be able to distinguish a spruce tree from a fir or pine by its diameter.
- The needles of older trees will be often roughly the same color and similar texture as fir and pine trees. Older evergreens typically have well kept needles.
- Looking at the needles of a fir or pine will give you a good idea of what the tree is capable of doing. The needles on fir and pine trees are typically grey or tan in color.

Answer: The needles of a spruce tree are attached individually to its branches, as opposed to being in clusters. They also have four sides and roll easily between your fingers.

Problem: How to identify a trapdoor spider
Take note of the spider's length.
Trapdoor spiders are approximately 0.79 in to 1.26 inches (1 to 3 cm) long. That means roughly between the size of your pinky nail and your thumbnail. OPTIONS:
- They are about 36 in (65 cm) by 36 in (60 cm). They are often found in swamps, woodland sheds, and leaf piles.
- Look at the spider's body. Trapdoor spiders are black or brown, with stout bodies and legs.
- A trapdoor spider's width ranges from 1 in to 15 in (25 to 30 cm). You could see the trapdoor spider from a vantage point, and he/she could be seen by night.
- Few spiders have actually reached this length yet. Use a magnifying glass to do so.

Answer: Look at the spider's body. Trapdoor spiders are black or brown, with stout bodies and legs.

Problem: How to maintain your weight on the volumetrics diet
Weigh yourself using a scale to determine how much weight you have lost on volumetrics.
Calculate how much weight you have lost in relation to your goal weight.
If you have reached your goal weight, then you can proceed to putting together your volumetrics maintenance diet. OPTIONS:
- Keep in mind that this can be a challenging endeavor with a patient's condition, so take time to weigh yourself on an everyday basis before undertaking your volumetrics maintenance diet. You may want to consult a trained tutor for help if you have a patient.
- If you do not own a scale to weigh yourself, do not do so. There are many factors that influence how much weight you gain, and there is no way to predict exactly how much you will lose.
- If you have not reached your goal weight, then you will need to simply exercise to lose weight. Calculate the total number of times you weigh in a month.
- Eat foods with a low calorie density. Consume the majority of your calories from vegetables and fruits, whole grains, legumes, lean protein and low-fat dairy products.
Answer: Eat foods with a low calorie density. Consume the majority of your calories from vegetables and fruits, whole grains, legumes, lean protein and low-fat dairy products.