Weight Loss Methods: Safe vs. Unsafe

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Temporary weight loss, followed by regain of lost weight when prior habits are resumed

Because they want to lose weight quickly, rather than accepting slow but steady weight loss

<p>That they are a temporary change in eating habits</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1 to 5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Slow but steady weight loss, achieved through a combination of healthy eating habits and regular exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They encourage successful weight loss and maintenance</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>So they may be more likely to accept slow but steady weight loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>because they return to their former eating habits that contributed to their original overweight or obese conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>restricting food variety</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>because the body loses water due to the reduction in body glycogen content</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>offering a quick fix without calorie restriction and increased physical activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>because they restrict essential nutrients and food varieties</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>the body produces less glycogen and uses stored glycogen to supply glucose for energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>specific rituals, such as eating only fruit for breakfast or limiting the time when you can eat</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>because of the lack of variety in their food selection</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>the kidneys eliminate the excess water in urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>a healthy approach emphasizes the need to change eating habits and physical activity patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Claims that promise quick and easy weight loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because principles of energy balance do not support such claims</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Long-term weight loss is difficult to achieve without calorie reduction and regular exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Most ads do not provide information about testing sites or journals where the results were published</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A product does not necessarily work just because it is guaranteed</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Weight-loss supplement manufacturers usually have little scientific evidence to support safety claims</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Testimonials generally provide little reliable information about what consumers can expect from using the product</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Before-and-after photos of 'satisfied' customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Despite such assurances, weight-loss supplement manufacturers usually have little scientific evidence to support safety claims</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Claims that promise permanent weight loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Poor posture, no smile, unkempt hair, and unfashionable clothing in the 'before' photo, and good posture, smiling, and attractive appearance in the 'after' photo.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Claiming that a weight-loss program can result in 20-40 pounds of weight loss in 40 days without a calorie-restricted diet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Disclaimers, such as 'results not typical'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The promoters agreed to stop selling their weight-loss products and program using unfair and deceptive marketing practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The claims made by the program were false or not supported by scientific evidence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Read between the lines, check for scientific evidence, and be skeptical of exaggerated claims.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eating them repeatedly and without fat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because these products have not been scientifically tested in humans for safety and effectiveness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dietary supplements containing ephedra or ephedra-related compounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chest pain and increased blood pressure and heart rate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gastrointestinal upset.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Headache, nausea, and gastrointestinal discomfort.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tablet forms can block the esophagus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Severe liver damage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can cause serious negative health effects, including hypertension and rapid heart rate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medical experts do not recommend any dietary supplement for weight loss.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Foods that are rich in dietary fiber, such as whole grains, beans, and whole fruits and vegetables, are considered 'healthy carbs' because they are digested slowly, which may promote satiety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased high-density lipoprotein levels and decreased serum triglyceride levels are associated with lower risk of CVD.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Continuous energy reduction is the key factor for losing weight, particularly excess body fat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intermittent fasting (IF) is an alternative weight-loss method that limits calorie intake by featuring a cyclic pattern of consuming solid foods as desired and then avoiding most or all foods (fasting) over a consistent period.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The meta-analysis found that IF is not better for losing weight than a control diet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>IF appeared to help people maintain lean body mass, lower BMI, reduce insulin resistance, and improve blood glucose control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Very-low-fat diets are very-high-carbohydrate diets that supply approximately 5 to 10% of calories from fat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Very-low-fat diets are difficult to follow for the long term because they eliminate many foods that are usually high on people's favorite foods lists, and fat contributes to the flavor and texture of foods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The dropout rate of subjects in the IF group in one study was almost 40%, which indicates that the plan may be too difficult for people to follow for long periods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>People who want to use IF should consult with a physician to determine whether they are in good health and can safely use IF.</p> Signup and view all the answers