Fad Diets

There are many diets. Some are wonderful, but others only keep weight off for short times and have high health risks.

Fad diets do not contain enough nutrients that you need to survive. They may cut out nutrients or sometimes even complete food groups, but they always promise weight loss miracles. Many fad diet recommendations are based on single studies, or sometimes none at all. Fad diets usually guarantee that you will lose weight at a fast or unrealistic pace. They also usually sound far too good to be true.fad-diet-ads---pachiropractors-pachiropractors-url15dcc.jpg

 

Most fad diets have factors that fuel their popularity. These are usually celebrity endorsements and promises of quick weight loss. These may not always be present, but almost always there will be either peer pressure or the “elimination” mentality. The “elimination” mentality is the idea that cutting out certain foods will result in quick weight loss.

Many fad diets only work for short periods of time. These usually cause you to drop pounds due to the possible unhealthy calorie reductions or only water weight loss.

People who are on medication or have health concerns need to be especially careful with fad diets and should talk to a doctor before trying a new diet. There are also psychological consequences to fad diets. losing weight quickly without meeting nutritional needs can lead to regaining weight quickly if you eat the same ways as before you dieted and ultimately, weight cycling.

These diets usually set the individual up for failure. If the diet fails, the dieter may blame themselves and become hopeless that they will be unable to lose weight.

If you are concerned that a weight loss plan may be a fad diet, research- look for scientific evidence behind the diet’s claim. An even better solution is to consult a nutritionist or dietitian to create a realistic diet that will be effective for you.

 

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Science Project Written Evaluation

What can topographic maps be used for?
Finding Caves
Large-scale architecture
Building machines
Making tacos

All points on the same line are the same
Length
Width
Height
Distance

What are the lines on topographic maps called
Topographic lines
Geographic lines
Elevation lines
Contour lines

Another name for topographic maps is
topo maps
graph maps
land maps
physical maps

Topographic maps display
Physical features
Geographic features
contour features
elevation

Each contour line displays a different
Width
elevation
length
area

Lines on the graph are not always
equal
touching
parallel
lines

What is shown by signs or symbols
features
projects
examples
signs

The main focus with topographic maps is
contour
depth
width
elevation