fad diets do you need one? larissa dunn student dietitian - a temporary fashion, notion, manner of...
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FAD D
IETS
DO
YO
U N
E E D O
NE ?
Larissa DunnStudent Dietitian
- a temporary
fashion, notion,
manner of conduct, etc., especially one
followed enthusiastically by a group.
Atkins/Low Carb
South Beach Diet
Famous Sponsors – Nutrisystem
Glycemic Index
Hollywood Diet
Paleo Diet
Gluten Free Diet
Quick weight loss – 30 day diet, 7 day diet
Cabbage Soup Diet
Detox Diets
FAD DIETS
Eliminating food groups means
eliminating nutrients.
Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of
energy.
.8 – 1.0 grams protein/kg of target body weight depending on age.
PROTEIN NEEDS
Example:170 lb. person = 77 kg body weight62-77 g protein = 7- 11 oz of meat
3 oz
RAPID WEIGHT LOSS
You are losing… • Muscle• Bone• Water
You will be more likely to gain the weight back.
Goal should be to lose between ½ to 1
pound per week.
RIGID MENUS
• Gets boring• Overwhelming
• Takes the enjoyment out of eating
• Can you eat that way for the rest of your
life?
“Always eating the same thing”
• Incorporate one of your favorite foods at each meal.
• Make your own menu at the beginning of the week.
• Find a new recipe or fun food and make a meal around it.
YOUR MENUS
THERE IS NO MAGIC PILL OR FOOD
Not meant for long term weight loss
Used for short terms – quick start
All nutrients are needed
COMBINING SPECIFIC FOODS
No evidence shows combining certain foods will help with weight loss.
Evidence shows that the glycemic index is ineffective for individuals trying to lose weight.
FRUIT
S
Goal: To combine all the food groups to make a healthy plate with all the nutrients.
Vegetables
GrainsDairy
Where is the exercise?
• Most Fad Diets do not include exercise in their weight loss plan.
• Physical activity is an important component in both weight loss and weight maintenance.
Recommended 30 minutes per day.