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Frequently Asked Questions: FAD DIETS
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"Do fad diets work for permanent weight loss?" |
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Answer: Fad diets are not the best way to lose weight and keep it off. Fad diets often promise quick weight loss or tell you to cut certain foods out of your diet. The problem is this: you may lose weight at first on one of these diets. But diets that strictly limit calories or food choices are hard to follow. Most people quickly get tired of them, stop dieting, and then they regain any lost weight. Experts note that fad diets may sometimes actually be unhealthy because they might not deliver all of the nutrients your body needs. Also, if you are losing weight at a very rapid rate (more than three pounds a week after the first couple of weeks), this might increase the chance of developing gallstones. Gallstones are clusters of solid material in the gallbladder that can be painful when passed through the urinary tract. Diets that provide less than 800 calories daily could also result in heart rhythm abnormalities, which can be fatal if left untreated. Tip: Recent research reveals that losing ½ to 2 pounds a week can be achieved by making healthy food choices, eating moderate portions, and building physical activity into your daily life. Experts explain that this is the best way to lose weight and keep it off for good. Healthy eating and physical activity habits may also lower the risk for developing Type II diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure.
Source: Weight-control Information Network
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