The False Perception in FAD Dieting

While fad diets promise quick and effortless weight loss with improved appearance in a short period, they may not always deliver sustainable results. These diets can have some positive impact on health, but their restrictive nature often raises concerns about nutritional deficiencies and unrealistic food restrictions. Although rapid weight loss is a common outcome, individuals with underlying health conditions should approach these diets with caution. Research on fad diets is limited, with existing studies showing high dropout rates and inconclusive results. To ensure the safety of fad diets and educate the public about potential long-term risks, more extensive and prolonged randomized controlled trials are necessary.

Here are some credible resources to understand the pros and cons of Fad diets.

Question....

1. What type of FAD diet(s) has anyone tried that you still maintaining today?

2. Have they been productive in reaching your goals?

Sources:

Staying Away from Fad Diets. (n.d.). https://www.eatright.org/health/wellness/diet-trends/staying-away-from-fad-diets

Tahreem, Aaiza, et al. “Fad Diets: Facts and Fiction.” Frontiers in Nutrition, vol. 9, no. 9, 5 July 2022, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9294402/, https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2022.960922.