Food Fads And Fad Diets Flashcards
1
Q
What is a food fad?
A
A food or ingredient that people are interested in for a short period of time
2
Q
Give 3 examples of food fads
A
Chia
Kale
Quinoa
3
Q
What is a fad diet?
A
A weight reduction diet that either eliminates an essential food group, or recommends the consumption of one
4
Q
What can fad diets do to health?
A
Be detrimental to health
5
Q
What are health messages, in fad diets, often in direct contrast to?
A
That of health professionals
6
Q
What is fad diet information often based on?(2)
A
Unscientific or unverified sources
