Georgia State University - NUTRITION 3100 Fad Diet Assignment questions 1-7 using the Academy article “Staying Away from Fad Diets” 1)A lot of information out there about fad diets isn’t credible so how can you be sure the information presented in this article is credible? The arguments are logical It was published by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics It was reviewed by a registered dietitian nutritionist Both b and c Losing how many pounds a week would be considered healthy? 3 to 5 pounds/week 1 to 4 pounds/week 1 to 2 pounds/week 4 to 5 pounds/week Several things can be lost or are diminished with rapid weight loss

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Georgia State University - NUTRITION 3100

Fad Diet Assignment

questions 1-7 using the Academy article “Staying Away from Fad Diets”

1)A lot of information out there about fad diets isn’t credible so how can you be sure the information presented in this article is credible?

1. The arguments are logical
2. It was published by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
3. It was reviewed by a registered dietitian nutritionist
4. Both b and c

Losing how many pounds a week would be considered healthy?
1. 3 to 5 pounds/week
2. 1 to 4 pounds/week
3. 1 to 2 pounds/week
4. 4 to 5 pounds/week

Several things can be lost or are diminished with rapid weight loss. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
1. Bone
2. Appetite
3. Muscle
4. Water

Eating the “wrong” combinations of food causes them to turn to fat immediately or to produce toxins in your intestines.
1. True

Eliminating or restricting entire food groups during a diet is acceptable as long as you take a multivitamin daily.
1. True
2. False

Which of the following is true about following rigid meal plans?
1. They will help you gain muscle more quickly.
2. They can help you lose weight no matter what foods are excluded from your diet.
3. They’re not realistic long term.
4. They usually work for everyone.

An excited friend tells you about a fad diet that says there’s no need for exercise. What should you tell them about exercise and how it relates to healthy weight management and weight loss?

I would tell my friend that it is highly suggested to exercise 30 to 60 minutes of

activity on most days of the week while on a fad diet to maitian muscle and body mass to matain a healthy weight management.

What foods are strictly prohibited by the keto diet
1. Egg
2. Fish
3. Vegetables
4. Pasta

Which macronutrient makes up the majority of this diet? Which macronutrient makes up the least of this diet?
1. Fat; Protein
2. Carbohydrates; Fat
3. Fat; Carbohydrates
4. Carbohydrates; Protein

In order to maintain proper nutrient intake, the ketogenic article suggests you may need to consume supplements. According to the Academy article, why might supplement intake be advised against by registered dietitians?

According to Sharp, for which population might this diet be especially detrimental?
1. Cyclists
2. Those with epilepsy
3. General population
4. Those with a history of disordered eating

Abbey Sharp says that the initial weight loss experienced during the keto diet is mainly due to the loss of what?
1. Glycogen stores
2. Fat
3. Water
4. Muscle