Nutrition and Health: Faddism and Supplementation
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What is a characteristic of fad diets?

  • They encourage a balanced and varied diet
  • They emphasize long-term sustainable changes
  • They promise rapid results (correct)
  • They promote slow and steady weight loss
  • How do fad diets limit food selections?

  • By promoting balanced meals with all food groups
  • By dictating specific rituals, such as eating only certain food every day (correct)
  • By encouraging a wide variety of fruits and vegetables
  • By allowing unrestricted consumption of all types of food
  • What is a common theme among fad diets in terms of testimonials?

  • They use testimonials from famous people (correct)
  • They use testimonials from scientific experts
  • They use testimonials from ordinary people
  • They avoid using testimonials altogether
  • What is the potential downside of food faddism?

    <p>Encourages the idea that individuals can diagnose and treat themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of diets often promote a single type of food that can lead to nutrient deficiencies?

    <p>Fad diets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature of fad diets with regard to expensive supplements?

    <p>They recommend expensive supplements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of a Very low-calorie diet (VLCD)?

    <p>Restricts energy intake to less than 800 kcal/day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diet involves daily consumption of specially made shakes, soups, porridges, and snack bars?

    <p>Cambridge Diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What adverse effect is associated with the formation of gallstones in individuals following VLCD plans?

    <p>Inadequacy of micronutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diet plan emphasizes low fat and high fiber intake, limiting fat to less than 10% of total energy intake?

    <p>Very low-fat diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of diet restricts carbohydrate intake and is also known as a ketogenic diet?

    <p>Very Low carbohydrate diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diet plan specifically includes consumption of grapefruit before each meal along with lean protein and vegetables?

    <p>Grapefruit Diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern associated with some very low-fat diet plans?

    <p>Nutrient deficiencies such as fat-soluble vitamins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diet plan focuses on high protein intake and is associated with the Atkins Diet?

    <p>Atkins Diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What potential adverse effect is associated with the restriction of energy intake in Very low-calorie diet (VLCD) plans?

    <p>Tiredness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diet plan does not allow the consumption of seafood, low-fat dairy, and poultry due to its restriction on fat intake?

    <p>Pritikin Diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

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