This is a research paper on fad diets. Learning resource – Fad Diets: Lifestyle Promises and Health Challenges (background, history of fad diets and a partial list) Please include a discussion of what makes your choice fad diet

Research paper on Fad Diets.

Instructions Week 2 Discussion Fad Diets Research a fad diet online and prepare a briefing for your classmates (i.e., pick a fad diet and describe it to your classmates). Learning resource – Fad Diets: Lifestyle Promises and Health Challenges (background, history of fad diets and a partial list) Please include a discussion of what makes your choice fad diet (i.e., how can you identify a diet as a fad diet). Other questions you might answer include: What are the main premises with this diet? Are any foods to be eliminated? Does this require any special foods? What are the potential advantages? What are the possible disadvantages?

Research paper on Fad Diets.

Does this seem safe? Is this meant to be followed long term? It would be good to get an idea of the physiological effects of some of the diet. If someone you knew was interested in following this diet, what would you tell them before they decide to begin? Would you encourage or discourage them from trying it? Don’t forget to use reputable sources for information you present and to cite at least one reference. Reference Khawandanah, J., & Tewfik, I. (2016). FAD diets: Lifestyle promises and health challenges. Journal of Food Research, 5(6), 80. https://doi.org/10.5539/jfr.v5n6p80 Course Information Obesity video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgnbRK8pij8 Why so many nutrition studies appear contradictory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPIQ7YhE4cE

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