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What is a characteristic of fad diets?
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?
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?
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?
What is the potential downside of food faddism?
Which type of diets often promote a single type of food that can lead to nutrient deficiencies?
Which type of diets often promote a single type of food that can lead to nutrient deficiencies?
What is a common feature of fad diets with regard to expensive supplements?
What is a common feature of fad diets with regard to expensive supplements?
What is the main characteristic of a Very low-calorie diet (VLCD)?
What is the main characteristic of a Very low-calorie diet (VLCD)?
Which diet involves daily consumption of specially made shakes, soups, porridges, and snack bars?
Which diet involves daily consumption of specially made shakes, soups, porridges, and snack bars?
What adverse effect is associated with the formation of gallstones in individuals following VLCD plans?
What adverse effect is associated with the formation of gallstones in individuals following VLCD plans?
Which diet plan emphasizes low fat and high fiber intake, limiting fat to less than 10% of total energy intake?
Which diet plan emphasizes low fat and high fiber intake, limiting fat to less than 10% of total energy intake?
What type of diet restricts carbohydrate intake and is also known as a ketogenic diet?
What type of diet restricts carbohydrate intake and is also known as a ketogenic diet?
Which diet plan specifically includes consumption of grapefruit before each meal along with lean protein and vegetables?
Which diet plan specifically includes consumption of grapefruit before each meal along with lean protein and vegetables?
What is the main concern associated with some very low-fat diet plans?
What is the main concern associated with some very low-fat diet plans?
Which diet plan focuses on high protein intake and is associated with the Atkins Diet?
Which diet plan focuses on high protein intake and is associated with the Atkins Diet?
What potential adverse effect is associated with the restriction of energy intake in Very low-calorie diet (VLCD) plans?
What potential adverse effect is associated with the restriction of energy intake in Very low-calorie diet (VLCD) plans?
Which diet plan does not allow the consumption of seafood, low-fat dairy, and poultry due to its restriction on fat intake?
Which diet plan does not allow the consumption of seafood, low-fat dairy, and poultry due to its restriction on fat intake?
