Fad Diets

<20% carbs 25-40% proteins >55-60% fat

Describe Atkins diet

40-50% carbs 30-40% fat 25-40% protein

Describe Zone diet.

Lifestyle, Exercise, Attitudes, Relationships, Nutrition High in carbs, lost in fat and based on NATIONAL DIETARY GUIDELINES

Describe the LEARN diet

Low fat vegetarian diet with emphasis on the inclusion of whole grain, beans, fruits and veges (70-75% carbs, 10% fat, 15-20% protein)

Describe the Ornish diet.

55% carbs 10-20% protein 20-25% fat

Describe volumetric diet

Fad diets can be a starting point, wake up call to help patients loss the initial weight then alter the diet so it is sustainable (i.e. Slowly reintroducing carbs back into Atkins diet patients once they've lost weight)

How can fad diets be used as a tool for weight loss?

-Asks to eliminate one or several food groups -Promises quick results -Recommends supplements or pills -Diet gains popularity then fades -Results are "too good to be true" -No scientific evidence

How can you determine a diet is a fad diet?

False

True or False: Most fad diets have scientific evidence to support their weight loss claims.

Constipation HA Halitosis (Bad breath) Muscle cramps Diarrhea Generalized weakness Rash

What are negative aspects of LOW CARB fad diets (like Atkins diet)?

Weight is typically regained Deficiency in nutrients occur (find alternative source!) Adherence to diet is short lived

What are the negative aspects of fad diets?

DASH diet MyPyramid food guide Weight watchers Jenny Craig

What diets are 'balanced nutrient moderate calorie" diets?

People who want to lose weight without exercising

What group is targeted for fad diets?

-A fad diet is a diet that promises quick weight loss that's typically unsustainable -Requires to eliminate entire food groups OR significantly decrease your intake of a certain food group

What is a fad diet?

A diet reduced in calories and fat Regular physical activity

What is the current recommendation for people who want to lose weight and keep it off permanently?

Independent of what type of fad diet weight loss is observed and the weight loss differences between the fad diets is SMALL Large and quick loss with leveling out and small weight regain suggesting that FAD DIETS ARE NOT GOOD FOR SUSTAINED WEIGHT LOSS Data supports the practice of recommending any diet that a patient will adhere to in order to lose weight

What was found when comparing fad diets?

Water NOT fat

What weight is lost in a fad diet?

1830 with the Graham's high fiber diet

When was the first fad diet established?

Quick Celeb endorsed Marketed Easy Little exercise

Why do most people do fad diets?