Fad Diets
By Kendall T., Jack B., Allison Z., and Cameron R.
What is a Fad Diet?
A fad diet is a weight loss plan or aid that promises dramatic results. These diets typically don't result in long-term weight loss and they are usually not very healthy.Some of these diets can actually be dangerous to your health.
Examples:
Weight Watchers
Commercial weight loss system
Raw Food Diet
Focuses on raw food because they believe that cooking food gets rid of all nutrients
South Beach Diet
Tries to prevents over eating from happening, by focusing on protein rather than carbs
Nutrisystem
Commercial weight loss system
Negative Effects
Focuses on raw food because they believe that cooking food gets rid of all nutrients
"Fad diets can change your weight, working out can change your body."
Short Term Effects
- Weight loss
- Typically regain your weight, maybe even more
Long Term Effects
- Reduced sex drive
- Fatigue
- Irritability
- Fainting
- Sinus problems (especially post-nasal drip)
- Muscle loss