FAILURE OF DIETS Flashcards
1
Q
what happens to metabolic rates when dieting?
A
they drop in response to a decrease in availability of food
2
Q
what happens after a diet is stopped?
A
since the drop in metabolic rates, it causes the weight to quickly be re gained when previous food levels are reinstated
3
Q
what is the only way to permanently reduce weight?
A
changing eating behaviours for good and increasing levels of activity
4
Q
what 4 things occur when you’re dieting?
A
rapid weight loss, decrease BMR, fatigue an decrease in activity and food cravings
5
Q
what 3 things occur during overeating?
A
shame, guilt and rapid weight gain
6
Q
what is the process of dieting and overeating?
A
dieting, returning to former eating habits, overeating and dieting again
