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NUTR 221 – Assignment Three

Evaluation of a Fad Diet Purpose: The obesity crisis in the US has created a huge industry related to weight loss. Strategies and “solutions” range from commercial weight loss programs, various weight loss diets, diet pills and dietary supplements to the more invasive bariatric surgery. The purpose of this assignment is to develop the skills needed to recognize a fad diet. A fad diet is a diet that promises quick weight loss through what is usually an unhealthy and unbalanced diet. In addition, you will also explore the non-dieting movement based on promoting healthy behavior change. Complete the answers on this worksheet, convert the file to a PDF and submit to the D2L Assignment folder.

Part 1: Select one “fad weight loss diet” and use the following criteria to evaluate the diet. Note: You may not use any of the following diets for this assignment as each one represents a healthy eating plan (i.e. not a fad diet). DO NOT USE: DASH Diet, Mediterranean Diet, Vegetarian or Vegan Diet, Flexitarian Diet, TLC (Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes) Diet, MIND Diet, Volumetrics Diet, or Weight Watcher’s Diet. These are not considered fad diets. 1) List the name of the fad weight loss diet you selected and why you chose to analyze that particular fad diet. (3pts) I have decided to analyze the intermittent fasting diet! I feel like that there is a lot of speculation regarding the effectiveness of this diet plan, even though there is proof that intermittent fasting leads to weight loss. This diet fascinates me, as it does not limit the types of food that can be consumed like other diets (paleo, keto etc.) so therefore, there is a lot of flexibility surrounding this diet, and can either harm or benefit individuals,

2) A fad diet limits food selection to a few food groups or promotes specific “rules” related to eating times or food combinations. a. Does this diet have a specific menu or list of foods to include or avoid? Provide an overview of the diet’s food options. (3pts) The intermittent fasting diet doesn’t have a specific menu, or restrict the types of foods an individual can consume. On non-fasting days, individuals can eat as they normally would. However, it is recommended and assumed that individuals will follow a healthy and balanced diet, and try to cut out empty calorie food items such as soft drinks, sugary sweets, chips and other heavily fried foods.

NUTR 221 – Assignment Three b. Are there any specific “rules” that must be followed while on the diet? If so, give examples. This could include # of meals, times to eat, foods to avoid etc. (3pts) The intermittent fasting diet can either be done as 5:2 (restrict calorie intake to...