1. Myth Busters Guide to Fad Diets Ryan Summerford SPH Nutrition Student

2. Fad Diets Composition of Food Carbohydrates:  Fruits, pasta, bread, rice, vegetables  Glycemic Index Diets:  Dr. Phil, Atkins  The Zone, South Beach  Weight Watchers, Raw Foods

3. Dr. Phil Concept:  Permanent weight maintenance through behavior change. Strategy:  Seven Keys to weight loss centered around CONTROL! Objective:  Realistic and Measurable Goals Weakness:  Outdated nutritional information  Complex emotional issues through simple solutions.

4. The “New” Atkins Diet Concept:  Alter the body’s metabolism to burn fat while building muscle mass. Strategy:  Restricts carbs with focus on protein.  Vitamin/ mineral supplementation. Weakness:  Initial phase: only 20g CHO per day.

5. THE ZONE Concept:  Balanced nutritional approach. DIET:  40% Carbohydrates  30% Fat  30% Protein Objective:  Allows body to reach physical peak Weakness:  Complicated calories computations and portion measurements.

6. South Beach Phase One:  Ban most carbohydrates (fruit, bread, rice, pasta)  Normal portion (meat, poultry, shellfish, eggs, nuts)  8-13lb weight loss in 2 weeks. Phase Two:  “good” carbohydrates based on Glycemic Index.  Maintain until goal weight is achieved (1-2 lbs/ wk). Phase Three:  Moderation in food choices WEAKNESS:  Potentially Dangerous Accelerated Weight loss in first phase.

7. Weight Watchers Concept:  Point system calculates the amount of calories you can eat without gaining weight. Maintenance:  Weekly support groups, on- line resources. Positive:  Give extra points for physical activity! Weakness:  Limits food intake which could lead to vitamin/ mineral deficiencies.

8. RAW FOODS Concept:  Cooked foods lose natural vitamins and enzymes needed for a strong immune system. Positive:  Raw foods are high in fiber, while low in total fat and saturated fat. Weakness:  Restriction of nutrients.  Eliminates animal products.  Could lead to deficiencies in Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D

9. THE FOOD GUIDE PYRAMID Food Group 1600 kcal 2200 kcal 2800 kcal Grains6611 Vegetables345 Fruit234 Dairy333 Protein223

10. Resources American Dietetic Association www.eatright.org USDA 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/ http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/ National Cattleman’s Beef Association http://www.beef.org