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