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“FAD Diets and Dietary Supplements; What Actually Works”
By: Malia Adams

1. Ruden, D. M., Ph. D, Rasouli, P., BS, & Lu, X., Ph. D. (2007, June). Potential Long-Term
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2. C. (n.d.). Diets: Fad Diets. Retrieved February 05, 2019, from

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/9476-diets-fad-diets
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Accessed 4/7/2017. American Academy of Family Physicians. Nutrition for Weight Loss:

What You Need to Know About Fad Diets Accessed 4/7/2017. Academy of Nutrition and

Dietitics. Staying Away From Fad Diets Accessed 4/7/2017. American Academy of

Family Physicians. Fad Diets: Weighing Short-term Gains Against Long-term Harm?

Accessed 4/7/2017.

- FAD Diets are a crazed diet that is all the rage for a short period of time. They tend to

cut out major food groups or may state to cut out meals etc.

- How to Spot a FAD Diet: FAD Diets tend to have

o Recommendations that promise a quick fix.

o Claims that sound too good to be true.
o Simplistic conclusions drawn from a complex study.
o Recommendations based on a single study.
o Dramatic statements that are refuted by reputable scientific organizations.
o Lists of "good" and "bad" foods.
o Recommendations made to help sell a product.
o Recommendations based on studies published without peer review.
o Recommendations from studies that ignore differences among individuals or
groups.
o Elimination of one or more of the five food groups (fruits, vegetables, grains,
protein foods, and dairy).
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3. Harvard Health Publishing, W. (2013, January). Dietary supplements: Do they help or hurt?
Retrieved February 05, 2019, from https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-
healthy/dietary-supplements-do-they-help-or-hurt

- This article gives me nutrition facts and information such as:

Here are the recommended levels of daily intake for several important nutrients.

Nutrient How much you Don't exceed

Calcium 1,000–1,200 mg 2,000 mg

Folate 400 mcg 1,000 mcg

Iron 8 mg 45 mg

Vitamin A 700 mcg RAE* 3,000 mcg RAE

Vitamin B 6 1.5 mg 100 mg

Vitamin B 12 2.4 mcg No established

upper limit

Vitamin C 75 mg 2,000 mg

Vitamin D 600–800 IU 4,000 IU

Vitamin E 15 mg 1,000 mg

4. Modius. (n.d.). Retrieved from

https://us.modiushealth.com/products/modius?rfsn=2296049.0d44c8&utm_campaign=F
AB-MODIUS-FEB (MykNfj)&utm_medium=email&utm_source=JL-FAB-ALL-NOT-
SUPRESSED-EXCL-14D-
CUSTOMERS&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJndWVuejAwMUBnbWFpbC5jb20iLCAia2
xfY29tcGFueV9pZCI6ICJLRW
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- A new model or FAD that can help people with eating cravings and logs progress
with your weight. It also has reviews from people who have used it.
- “I have to admit I wasn't sure if Modius would be able to live up to its claims but I am
so impressed with the science and how it is working for me. I have been steadily
shedding the pounds and am feeling so much better about myself. Modius is
definitely the future...I predict that everyone will have one in 5 years.”

5. Strong, D., & Kennedy, K., RD. (2018, January 16). The 10 Most Famous Fad Diets of All
Time | Everyday Health. Retrieved February 10, 2019, from
https://www.everydayhealth.com/food/the-10-most-famous-fad-diets-of-all-time.aspx

6. Spritzler, F., RD, CDE. (2017, August 28). 8 "FAD" Diets that actually works.
Retrieved February 10, 2019, from https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/8-fad-diets-that-
work

7. Fad Diets: Why They Don't Work & What To Do Instead. (n.d.). Retrieved from
https://www.webmd.com/diet/guide/the-truth-about-fad-diets#1

8. Fetters, A. K. (2015, May 6). 14 Fad Diets You Shouldn't Try. Retrieved February 10, 2019,
from https://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20833428,00.html

9. C. (2016, May). The Truth About Fad Diets and Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss.
Retrieved February 10, 2019, from https://www.indi.ie/fact-sheets/healthy-eating,-
healthy-weight-and-dieting/436-the-truth-about-fad-diets-and-dietary-supplements-for-
weight-loss.html

Examples of Fad Diets

Type Examples Evidence

Low Atkins, Over a 12 month period, evidence shows little different between low
carbohydrate Zone, carbohydrate diet and general low calorie diet. In fact, low calorie diets has
Diet/ low carb Scardale been show to have a greater reduction in LDL cholesterol than a low
diets carbohydrate diet. Low carbohydrate diets have many side effects and should
be carried out under strict medical supervision.

Low GI Diets The GI diet Following a Low GI diet for weight loss without energy restriction has poor
results. However a low GI diet can help control blood glucose and insulin
function better than an average diet.

Detox 21 day Cleansing plans tend to be dangerously low in calories <900kcals. This means
Diets/Juice cleanse, you will not meet your full requirements for many essential nutrients.
diets Juice diet Side effects include fatigue, GI upset, dizziness, and nausea.
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High Protein Paleo diet A high protein diet is defined as >20% of daily energy intake coming
Diets from protein sources. Without an overall energy restriction high protein
diets will not lead to weight loss.

Fasting Diets 5:2 diet For everyday active person, fasting diets may present challenges such as
feeling light headed, tired and dizzy. Consuming too few calories will make it
hard to exercise for prolonged periods.

10. 13 Outrageous Fad Diets & What They Are Really Doing To Your Body - Nutrition Secrets.
(2018, October 01). Retrieved from https://legionathletics.com/outrageous-fad-diets-
what-they-do-to-your-body/

11. Iserloh, J. (2013, February 28). The Truth About Diet Pills & Fad Diets. Retrieved February
11, 2019, from https://skinnychef.com/blog/fad-diets-diet-pills

12. Safe and dangerous dieting: Fad dieting epidemic. (2017, November 8). Retrieved from
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epidemic

13. Thank You. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://lp.adventhealth.com/diabetes-

ndnw/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=central-diabetes-new-
day-new-weigh-ndnw&utm_term=medical weight
loss&hcmacid=a054100000LLpVa&gclid=CjwKCAiA767jBRBqEiwAGdAOr3bUm6W
RrFmGQgrGxcRqERRiIzGSlYWbv5H_cm4

14. Cooper, L. (2017, May 19). Liver Damage From Supplements Is on the Rise. Retrieved
February 11, 2019, from https://www.consumerreports.org/health/liver-damage-from-
supplements-is-on-the-rise/

15. Laino, C. (2012, May 23). Some Dietary Supplements Linked to Liver Damage. Retrieved
from https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/news/20120523/some-dietary-
supplements-linked-to-liver-damage#1

16. Gunnars, K., BSc. (2017, January 21). 12 Popular Weight Loss Pills and Supplements
Reviewed. Retrieved February 11, 2019, from https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/12-
weight-loss-pills-reviewed

17. Office of Dietary Supplements - Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss. (2019, February 01).
Retrieved from https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/WeightLoss-HealthProfessional/

18. Supplements and Herbs for Weight Loss: Chitosan, CLA, Glucomannan, and More. (n.d.).
Retrieved from https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/herbal-remedies#1
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19. Posted under Health Guides. Updated 17 August 2017. Related Content. (2017, August 17).
Fad Diets vs. Healthy Weight Management. Retrieved from
https://youngwomenshealth.org/2012/12/10/fad-diets/

20. Micco, N. (2017, June 28). Fad Diets-Are They Safe? Retrieved from
http://www.eatingwell.com/article/287990/fad-dietsare-they-safe/

21. Wolfram, T., MS, RDN, LDN. (2017, January 2). Staying Away from Fad Diets. Retrieved
from https://www.eatright.org/health/weight-loss/fad-diets/staying-away-from-fad-diets

22. Using Dietary Supplements Wisely. (2019, January 15). Retrieved from
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26. Applegate, A., E., Grivetti, & E., L. (1997, May 01). Search for the Competitive Edge: A
History of Dietary Fads and Supplements. Retrieved from
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27. The China Study. (n.d.). Retrieved from

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28. McBean, Lois, & W., E. (1974, October 01). Food faddism: A challenge to nutritionists and
dietitians. Retrieved from https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article-
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29. Roy, H. J., PhD, MBA, RD. (2011, October). FAD Diets Defined. Retrieved from
https://www.pbrc.edu/training-and-education/pdf/pns/PNS_Fad_Diets.pdf

30. Negative effects of fad diets in the long term. (2018, September 24). Retrieved from
https://www.myhealthystate.org/what-you-should-know-about-the-long-term-effects-of-
fad-diets/
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