1. Weight loss Products & Services
OBJ: I will investigate the pros and cons of current weight loss products and diets on the market

2. Bellwork What are the negative consequences to these kind of diets?
What weight loss products or services currently on the market would you consider suggesting to a friend who had a significant weight problem?

3. Weight loss products and Fad Diets
Americans spend an estimated $42 billion annually on weight loss foods, products, and services. With that much money at stake, it's no surprise there are an overwhelming number of "fad" diets and other weight-loss products on the market

4. Hydroxycut? Benefits of Hydroxycut: Consequences of Hydroxycut:
weight loss (average 12 lbs), increased metabolism, increased energy, decreased appetite
Consequences of Hydroxycut:
Increased blood pressure, heart rate, sweating
Headaches, light-headedness, and dizziness
Restless and jittery
Not FDA approved

5. Alli? Benefits of Alli: Encourages healthy eating habits
Encourages exercise
FDA approved
Consequences to Alli:
urgent bowel movements, diarrhea, gas with oily spotting
Waste of money. Will only lose a couple of more pounds compared to diet and exercise alone.

6. Weight Watchers Benefits to Weight Watchers
Steady, long-term weight loss
Education on healthier eating habits and portion size
Encourages eating from all the food groups
Point system makes the process simple

7. High Protein Diet - Adkins
These programs generally recommend that dieters get 30% to 50% of their total calories from protein.
Normally your body burns carbohydrates for fuel.
When you drastically cut carbs, the body goes into a metabolic state called ketosis, and it begins to burn its own fat for fuel.  

8. Pro’s /Cons Pro’s- leaves dieter feeling satified after eating
When your fat stores become a primary energy source, you may lose weight.
Lose weight fast – sense of accomplishment to continue to lose weight
Con’s
High cholesterol (LDL). Unhealthy metabolic state (ketosis). Headaches/irritability
Limited fruits/veggies

9. NutriSystem Nutrisystem aims to simplify weight loss.
You don’t have to count calories or carbs. For the most part, you don’t have to make sure you’re eating proper portion sizes
Delivered to door – add fruits/veggies
"Smart" carbohydrates. These don't raise your blood sugar as much as other foods. On the plan, you’ll need to limit or avoid high-GI foods (like white bread, white rice, and certain fruits).
Serving sizes already measured/online tools
Expensive – a month/limited to each out/not gluten free/foods are processed/not family friendly/not a lifetime dietary plan

10. Questions
Do these kind of “diets/weight loss products” encourage people to create an unhealthy relationship with food?
What if losing weight starts to become an obsession?