Q: What are the names of some of the fad diets in 2016 that clients may ask dietitians about? A: One of the most popular New Year's resolutions is to lose weight. As such, once January 1 comes around, the popularity of fad diets skyrocket. It's important for nutrition professionals to stay abreast of the latest diet trends. Here are several you may be hearing about from clients and patients.
http://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/0116p8.shtml
1. Biggest Loser Diet. This plan has been proven by the contestants on the popular TV show, and emphasizes filling foods from sources like fruits, vegetables, lean protein, whole grains. Portion control, food journaling, and jumping up off that sofa are key components of this top fad diet as well.
http://www.bistromd.com/diet-solutions/top-5-fad-diets-of-2015
A fad diet is a diet that promises quick weight loss through what is usually an unhealthy and unbalanced diet. Fad diets are targeted at people who want to lose weight quickly without exercise. Some fad diets claim that they make you lose fat, but it’s really water weight you’re losing.
http://www.upmc.com/patients-visitors/education/nutrition/Pages/fad-diets.aspx
Typically, a fad diet shares some, or all, of the following characteristics: 1  Promises a quick fix. 2  Promotes 'magic' foods or combinations of foods. 3  Implies that food can change body chemistry.  Excludes or severely restricts food groups or nutrients, such as 1  carbohydrates. Has rigid rules that focus on weight loss.
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/weight-loss-and-fad-diets
Fad Diets. 1  A fad diet is a diet that promises quick weight loss through what is usually an unhealthy and unbalanced diet. 2  Fad diets are targeted at people who want to lose weight quickly without exercise. 3  Some fad diets claim that they make you lose fat, but it’s really water weight you’re losing.
http://www.upmc.com/patients-visitors/education/nutrition/Pages/fad-diets.aspx
Current Top 5 Fad Diets by Kristen Ciuba, Sep 1, 2014. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. How many times have we heard that warning? As with many things in life, if a weight-loss promise sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
https://diettogo.com/blog/current-top-5-fad-diets
According to the US News and World Report, there are a few fad weight loss diets that rise above the rest. As we ring in the new year, new fad diets emerge and others fade away. Topping the list of fad diets of 2015 is Weight Watchers, which is currently the most widely-adopted weight loss diet in the country. Aside from the big WW, here are the top fad diets of 2015.
http://www.bistromd.com/diet-solutions/top-5-fad-diets-of-2015
If you have ever lost weight and maintained it, you know that lasting results are anything but quick and easy. Here’s a review of the current top 5 fad diets and why their long-term use can not only derail your weight-loss efforts, but may even be harmful to your health.
https://diettogo.com/blog/current-top-5-fad-diets
Lose weight the right way. You may be looking for a fast way to lose weight and there's no shortage of 'fad diets' around. These 'diets' may provide short-term results, but they are difficult to sustain and, ultimately, they deprive you of the essential nutrients that only balanced eating can offer.
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/weight-loss-and-fad-diets
Because they often cut out key foods, fad diets may cause the following symptoms: 1  Dehydration. 2  Weakness and fatigue. 3  Nausea and headaches. 4  Constipation. Inadequate vitamin and mineral intake.
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/weight-loss-and-fad-diets
current fad diet
Weight Watchers is the current fad diet.