Fad diets

Fad diets are recognizable because

• they purport to have a miracle cure

• they have an "easy" solution to a complex problem

• they are endorsed by celebrities

• All of the above

Diets fail because of

• genetics

• lack of mental strength

• Mc Donalds

• Blood sugar imbalances

Most people on diets typically

• drop some pounds and then gain the weight back over time

• stay around the same weight

• drop some pounds and gain more weight back over time

• gain weight

Instead of a diet, research suggests that ______ is more effective.

• exercising 60 minutes everyday

• counting calories everyday

• fasting some days of the week

• a lifestyle change that can be sustained

Which is NOT a fad diet?

• Vegetarian diet

• Keto diet (no grains, more fat)

• Weight watchers (calorie restriction)

• Raw Food diet (no cooked food)

Teens need healthy fats because

• their brains are developing rapidly

• they are growing quickly

• they need to decrease their hormones

• of skin problems like acne

Too much sugar causes

• spikes in blood sugar

• weight gain

• mood swings

• inflammation in the body

• all of the above

Before starting any diet you should

• get a gym membership instead

• prepare all your meals for the week so you don't cheat

• discuss the pros/cons with your doctor

• consider dieting with a friend for moral support

The diet industry makes ______ per year just in the US, which is twice the amount needed to solve world hunger.

• $60 million

• $6 Billion

• $600 Million

• $ 66 Billion

Which is NOT a current food trend?

• fat-free food

• making nutrition data more visible

• fake meat/ vegan products

• prebiotic food (food to grow healthy gut bacteria)