Question

Fad diets are weight-loss programs that enjoy short-term popularity and are sold based on a marketing gimmick that appeals to the public’s desire and fears. How can you tell if a program is a fad diet

Answer 1

Promises a quick fix.

Promotes 'magic' foods or combinations of foods.

Implies that food can change body chemistry.

Excludes or severely restricts food groups or nutrients, such as carbohydrates.

Has rigid rules that focus on weight loss.