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Larissa DunnStudent Dietitian

- a temporary

fashion, notion,

manner of conduct, etc., especially one

followed enthusiastically by a group.

Atkins/Low Carb

South Beach Diet

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Glycemic Index

Hollywood Diet

Paleo Diet

Gluten Free Diet

Quick weight loss – 30 day diet, 7 day diet

Cabbage Soup Diet

Detox Diets

FAD DIETS

Eliminating food groups means

eliminating nutrients.

Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of

energy.

.8 – 1.0 grams protein/kg of target body weight depending on age.

PROTEIN NEEDS

Example:170 lb. person = 77 kg body weight62-77 g protein = 7- 11 oz of meat

3 oz

RAPID WEIGHT LOSS

You are losing… • Muscle• Bone• Water

You will be more likely to gain the weight back.

Goal should be to lose between ½ to 1

pound per week.

RIGID MENUS

• Gets boring• Overwhelming

• Takes the enjoyment out of eating

• Can you eat that way for the rest of your

life?

“Always eating the same thing”

• Incorporate one of your favorite foods at each meal.

• Make your own menu at the beginning of the week.

• Find a new recipe or fun food and make a meal around it.

YOUR MENUS

THERE IS NO MAGIC PILL OR FOOD

Not meant for long term weight loss

Used for short terms – quick start

All nutrients are needed

COMBINING SPECIFIC FOODS

No evidence shows combining certain foods will help with weight loss.

Evidence shows that the glycemic index is ineffective for individuals trying to lose weight.

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Goal: To combine all the food groups to make a healthy plate with all the nutrients.

Vegetables

GrainsDairy

Where is the exercise?

• Most Fad Diets do not include exercise in their weight loss plan.

• Physical activity is an important component in both weight loss and weight maintenance.

Recommended 30 minutes per day.

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Exercise

Portion Size

All food groups

Goal: Maintain or lose

½-1 lb per week

Plan