Fad Diets

Question 1

Fad Diets

Answer 1

Restrict certain foods
Limit proportion sizes
- 1200 k/cal a day
- NOT EFFECTIVE

Question 2

Low Carb Diets

Answer 2

Atkins, South Beach, Keto
- Claims metabolic imbalance
- Focuses on high protein
- May induce ketosis

Question 3

Keto Diet

Answer 3

Extreme carb restriction
- Originally designed for people with epilepsy
Side Effects: Diarrhea, Constipation, Vomitng

Question 4

Gluten Free Diets

Answer 4

Gluten is a protein found in grass related grains.
- Linked to discovery of celiac and dutch hunger winter disease

Question 5

Allergy Vs Intolerance

Answer 5

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder
- Gluten intolerance, no evidence exists
ALLERGY: IMMUNE RESPONSE
INTOLERANCE: NONIMMUNE

Question 6

Paleo, Raw, Whole

Answer 6

Focus on what is “natural”
- Meat, Fruits, Veggies, no grains
- Lifestyle changes

Question 7

Detox Diet

Answer 7

Removes toxins from body
- No evidence this works
- Better to eat whole foods, less sugar

Question 8

Fasting

Answer 8

Eating pattern that includes hours or days of no minimal food consumption

Question 9

Probiotics and Prebiotics

Answer 9

90-95% microbes live in our gut, colon
Pre: A substrate that is selectively utilized by host microorganisms conferring a health benefit ( fiber )
Pro: Live microorganisms ( lactobacillus )