Fad Diet
____ of dieters reach their goal weight
1%
______ of women and ______ of men in the United States said they were on a diet
26%, 19%
In the last two decades, prevalence increased by more than _____ among adults, and more than _____ among children
50 %, 75 %
Over ______ BILLION U.S. dollars are spent each year on dieting fads
60
_____ of the U.S. adults say "they would like to lose weight"
60%
Average weight lost after 1 year on fad diets is _____
<5 lbs
The advantages of high carbohydrate diet is
Able to eat more
3 types of controlled carbohydrate fad diet
Atkins, Sugar Busters, The Zone
The concept of a Controlled Portions diet is
Calorie control (based on point system)
6 types of fad diets
Controlled Carbohydrates, High Carbohydrates/Low Fat, Diet Pills/Supplements, Food Specific Diets, Liquid Diets, and Controlled Portions
2 types of high carbohydrate fad diet
Dean Ornish- Eat More/Weigh Less and The Pritkin Principle
The concept of high carbohydrate diet is
Fat is mostly responsible for weight and disease
The disadvantage of a liquid fad diet is
Hard to maintain
The concept of controlled carbohydrate diet is
High protein/fat promotes satiety and you eat fewer calories
4 types of Diet Pills/Supplements fad diet are
Hydroxycut, Metabolife, Orlistat, Meridia
The concept of a Diet Pills/Supplements fad diet are
Increase metabolism/elimination and decrease appetite
The advantages of a controlled portions fad diet are
It gives variety, promotes portion control and support, Most studied/successful of "fat diets"
The advantages of Diet Pills/Supplements fad diet is
It is a simple concept, doesn't require you to change your diet
General disadvantages of fad diets 2
Leads to fatigue because of the lack of energy due to an imbalanced diet, Leads to illnesses because of a lack of essential minerals and nutrients, Lead to malnutrition because the body is not getting the vital minerals, vitamins and nutrients it needs to function
The disadvantages of food specific fad diet are
Malnutrition/ missing key elements, hard to maintain
The disadvantages of controlled carbohydrate diet are
Miss key nutrients, heart and kidney health, ketosis, heart arrhythmia, nausea, bad breath
General disadvantages of fad diets 1
Most promote rapid, initial weight loss which is only temporary, weight is often regained plus some, and people need to understand that the key to healthy, maintained weight loss is often slow, but steady, and focuses on healthy eating and exercise habits
The disadvantages Diet Pills/Supplements fad diet of are
Not FDA regulated, various unpleasant side effects, can be expensive, long term side effects not known
The disadvantages of high carbohydrate diet are
Overeating because don't feel satiety and only successful if burning more calories than you eat
The concept of a liquid fad diet is
Portion/calorie control
The advantages of controlled carbohydrate diet is
Reduces/eliminates refined sugars
The concepts of a food specific fad diet are
Restriction of certain food/type, Certain foods help burn weight or have other unique dieting benefits
The advantage of liquid fad diet is
Simple
The advantage of food specific fad diet is
Simple dieting
General disadvantages of fad diets 3
Some diets increase saturated fats and cholesterol intake, which increases the risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke, Some diets increase carbohydrate intake which can lead to Type II Diabetes, and rapid weight gain
The disadvantage of a controlled portions diet is
Still difficult to maintain
fad diet
a weight loss plan or aid that promises quick and dramatic results. Theses diets don't offer long-term success, and they are usually not healthy
Legend has it that William the Conqueror, desperate to lose weight, created the first 'fad' diet which consisted of drinking nothing but this...
alcohol
Obesity is the leading preventable contributor to ______ worldwide
death
The average calorie consumption in the U.S. is nearly _______ the Recommended Daily Amount (RDA)
double
6 types of Food specific fad diets are
grapefruit diet, cookie diet, cabbage soup diet, gluten free diet, paleo diet, vegan diet.
Dr. Pepper had came out with a new diet soda that is different from regular diet soda because it is what...
only for men
diet
regimen of eating intended to reduce one's weight
3 types of liquid fad diets are
slim-fast, met-rx, and nutrimed
In the early 20th century, what tiny parasite was sold in pill forms promising weight loss for anyone brave enough to digest it?
tapeworm
2 types of Controlled Portions diet
weight watchers and jenny craig
