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FAD DIETS
What’s all the hype about?
Do they work?
Diet 3155 Wellness Presentation
UConn Dietetics Program
October 24, 2106
Presenters: Sarah Chau, Laura Gottfried, Aimee Jovino
What are fad diets?
➢ Promise quick weight loss
➢ Usually unhealthy and restrictive
➢ Too good to be true
➢ Mainly lose water weight
➢ Target people who are desperate to lose weight
➢ Usually result in all/more weight gain
back
Examples of different types of
fad diets
➢ The aim
➢ The claim
➢The theory
What does
What does this mean
for the RD?
The Atkins Diet: Why some
people may want to follow it
➢ Types of food
➢ Weight loss
➢ Eating habits
➢ Medical
➢ Atkins products
The South Beach Diet
Phase 1
➢ 2 weeks long
➢ Typically results in 8-13 lbs lost
➢ Eat high protein and healthy fats
Phase 2
➢ Lasts until weight goal is met
➢ Typically lose 1-2 lbs per week
➢ Slowly adds in carbs, fruits and
vegetables
Phase 3
➢ All foods in moderation
➢ Maintains desired body weight
➢ Limits carbohydrates
➢ Promotes fats and lean proteins
➢ Encourages fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fiber
➢ Glycemic index
➢ Claims to keep insulin under control
But is it Recommended?
➢ Not for people with kidney problems
➢ Not evidence based
➢ LDL cholesterol remained unchanged
➢ Risk of ketoacidosis
➢ Not the best diet, but not considered unsafe
The Raw Food Diet
➢ Raw fruits and vegetables
➢ Unpasteurized meats, fish, and dairy
➢ Foods can be warmed
➢ Organic
➢ Cooking makes foods “toxic”
➢ Most people aim for a 75-85% raw diet
Advantages vs. Disadvantages
Advantages
➢ Good for vegetarians, vegans,
and gluten-free
➢ Could control blood pressure,
and reduce risk of stroke, heart
failure and other diseases
➢ Typically results in weight loss
➢ High in fiber, low in calories
➢ Resulted in favorable betacarotene concentrations
Disadvantages
➢ May need supplements
➢ Expensive ingredients and
kitchen equipment
➢ Inadequate in essential nutrients
➢ More susceptible to food
poisoning
➢ Often results in dental erosions
➢ Practically impossible to eat out
Is the Raw Food Diet
Recommended?
Considerations:
➢ Foodborne illnesses
➢ Not for pregnant women, children,
seniors, people with chronic conditions,
or weak immune systems
➢ Not recommended for any specific
condition
➢ Can be effective for weight loss
The DASH Diet
➢ The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, better
known as the DASH diet
➢ Lots of fruits and vegetables
• Including whole grains, lean meats, fish, poultry,
nuts and beans
➢ Great as a family eating plan
The DASH Diet is Scientifically
Based
➢ Clinically based, well researched diet
➢ Most current DASH diet has been proven to lower
blood pressure, reduce cholesterol, and improve
insulin sensitivity
➢ Differs from the previous fad diets
• Long term
• Manageable
Advantages and Disadvantages
of DASH
Advantages:
➢ Lowering blood
pressure
➢ Great option for
anyone who wants to
adopt a healthy diet
➢ Long-term potential
➢ Health benefits
➢ Better nutrition
overall
Disadvantages:
➢ Does not outline a
specific way to lose
weight
➢ Some can find it difficult
to adjust eating this
much fiber
➢ Can lead to discomfort
or bloating
In Conclusion,
➢ Fad diets offer quick results
➢ They often compromise health and are cannot
be maintained long term
➢ The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
• Alternatives to fad diets
Stresses a Healthy Eating
Pattern
➢ Represents the totality of what individuals
eat and drink
➢ Individualized
➢ Vary according to calorie level
➢ Everyone has a role in helping to create and
support healthy eating patterns in multiple
settings
Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetics Tips
➢ Make our Calories Count
➢ Focus on Variety
➢ Know your Fats
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