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Diet Buddy - Monday, June 4, 2007
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Spotting "Fad" Diets!
Hi There Buddies...
Dieting as we all know is big business in this country...
to the tune of about 45 billion dollars a year. We spend
lots of money on weight loss gimmicks and products that
haven't even been proven yet... in our never-ending quest
to achieve a simpler way to weight loss.
"The lure of quick and easy weight loss is hard to resist,"
says registered dietitian and American Dietetic Association
spokesperson Dee Sandquist. "That's especially true for
people who struggle to make changes that will optimize
their health. They wind up on fad diets that can be harm-
ful to your health in the long run."
The American Dietetic Association (ADA) defines "food
fads" as unreasonable or exaggerated beliefs that eating
(or not eating) specific foods, nutrient supplements or
combinations of certain foods may cure disease, convey
special health benefits or offer quick weight loss.
The reality is, no 'super food' or diet approach can
reverse weight gain resulting from overeating and
inactivity. And because most fad diets don't teach
new eating habits and many require you to give up your
favorite foods, people usually don't stick with them,"
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* If it sounds too good to be true, it is - especially if
the diet or product offers a "quick fix."
* Avoid products offering a guaranteed cure or which
promote "limited-time offers."
* Watch out for products that describe certain foods as
"good" or "bad". Fad diets may require you to avoid
foods or entire food groups. "Countless reputable
studies over many years have shown balance and variety
are needed for good health. Any diet that requires you
to give up whole categories of foods and to take supple-
ments to replace their nutrients is, by definition,
unbalanced," Sandquist says.
* Is the source of the information, such as a book author,
also trying to sell a product, like supplements?
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When evaluating a nutrition product, service, treatment
or device, it's smart to ask yourself even more questions
before you lay out any money. The following questions are
drawn from the American Dietetic Association's Complete
Food and Nutrition Guide. If your answer to any of these
questions is "Yes," it likely means the claim is too good
to be true and you should be suspicious.
* Does it use scare tactics, emotional appeals or a money-
back guarantee, rather than proven results?
Playing on emotion, misinformation of fear is common among
nonscientific pseudo-experts. Watch for terms like "break-
through" and "miraculous" or claims that certain foods or
additives are "poisons."
* Does it use non-scientific terms like "revitalize,"
"detoxify" or "balance your body with nature"?
Does it claim to increase stamina, stimulate your body's
healing power or boost your energy level? Words like
"detoxify" are not scientific terms, and no product can
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* Does it offer "proof" based on personal testimonials
rather than sound science?
Nutrition is a science, based on fact, not emotional
belief. Be skeptical of case histories and testimonials if
they are the only proof a product works. "Are the products
claims backed up by a body of scientific research rather
than just one study, or none at all?" Sandquist adds.
"Do reputable scientific and professional organizations
support the claims?"
* Does it advise supplements as "insurance" for everyone
or recommend very large doses of nutrients?
Not everyone needs a supplement; in fact, taking too much
may be harmful. Most healthy people can obtain all the
nutrients they need from food. For some people, supplemen-
tation is warranted, but that is an individual decision
that should be made during consultations with your health-
care provider.
* Does it claim it can "treat," "cure," or "prevent" all
sorts of health problems, from arthritis to cancer?
No product or regimen can treat all that ails you. Even
as a credible treatment strategy - such as for diabetes
and some forms of cancer - nutrition therapy is typically
a part of your overall health care, not the only factor.
* Does it make unrealistic claims such as "reverse the
aging process," "cure disease" or "quick, easy appraoch"?
There are no "magic bullets" when it comes to health. Most
health-promoting approaches take some effort. Quackery
thrives because people want simple cures and magic ways to
change what is imperfect.
* Does it blame the food supply as the source of health or
behavior problems, belittle government regulations or
discredit the advice of recognized medical authorities?
Quacks often criticize these sources, as well as claiming
the traditional health community is suppresssing their
work. They call for "freedom of choice" and promote their
unproven techniques as viable alternatives to proven
methods. The fact is, you will find choices among well-
researched methods.
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* Does it claim its "natural" benefits surpass those of
"synthetic" products?
There is nothing magical or automatically safe about
"natural." From the standpoint of science, the chemical
structures of natural and synthetic dietary supplements are
essentially the same and the body uses them in the same
manner (with the exeption of vitamin E; "natural" is more
potent than the synthetic form). Even substances found in
nature can have natural toxins with potent, drug-like
effects.
* Does it mention a "secret formula" or fail to list
ingredients or possible side effects on the label?
By law, medications must carry product information on their
packaging, including ingredients, use, dosage, warnings,
precautions and what to do if reactions occur. Products
sold through quackery may not report this information,
including potential side effects and dangers.
"Spending even a small amount of time on the Internet or
at the library can tell you much about whether a dietary
approach or product is based on science and isn't just a
fad," Sandquist says. "If the answers to these questions
is no, then you can do better in developing a healthy
weight-loss plan that is right for you. A consultation
with a registered dietitian is the perfect place to start.
A "personalized plan" will provide a balanced appraoch for
long-term success."
Did You Know ???
According to the American Heart Association, many fad diets
are based on "food folklore", some dating back to the early
19th century and have not been documented to be safe in the
long term. Ideas about "fat-burning foods" and "food
combining" are also classified as unsubstantiated myths.
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Have a great week everyone !!!
Disclaimer: Since I am not a medical professional any
statements in this column are strictly based on research I
have done and should not be misconstrued as medical advice.
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