DIETARY TRENDS Flashcards
(21 cards)
What was the first diet trend
liquid diet
How to know when a diet trend is reliable
because they look at the totality of multiple studies results just not one study’s result
what % of diet book are written by dieticians
3%
of social media accounts how many are actually reliable
less than a third
and when it was a supplement post the info was less reliable but more popular
What is a Fad Diet
- something that is ‘in fashion’
- promise a very quick weight loss
- usually very restrictive
- very few till non scientific evidence to back it up
- often recommend expensive supplements
- they often contain a list of good and bad foods
- claim new breakthrough
- the language used is often very persuasive
3 main reasons diets aren’t meant to be followed for long periods of time
- food is meant to be enjoyed
- food is often look forward to
- is big for our culture and lives
Detox Diets
- may involve fasting or consuming a restricted diet for a short period of time, which often involve supplements
claims
- eliminates toxins from the body
- improve immunity
- weight loss due to low calorie
but very limited research, and our body naturally filters out toxins. we we strict this is bad
Carnivore Diet
- not good
- no objective
- multiple food groups missing
- increased risk of colorectal cancer as low fibre and high red processed meat
Fast Weight Lost Implications
when someone looks like their losing weight fast it is just them taking on so much water so it gets ride of the glycogen stores. so when they eat normal again the weight will just come straight back
Diet Trend (def, both words)
diet is the food and drink usually eaten or drunk by a person or group
trend is a general development or change in a situation or in the what people are behaving
Gluten Free Villi
normal small intestine villi have a large SA to absorb all the large macro nutrients
when one how coeliac disease their is a mucus that cover the villi causing the macronutrients can’t be absorbed and gluten effects the villi more and can go on to create nurtient deficiences and weight loss
Gluten Free Controversy
those that chose to take the diet often don’t even know what gluten is
Gluten Free and Vegan
is good in a way as it has spread awareness and lots of food places have options to work for these people
What is Gluten
is formed when two proteins are mixed with water
Sugar Free
some cut out all added sugar some just cut out fruit
is claimed to boost energy, lose weight and improved mental clarity
Negative of sugar
- contribute to dental decay and weight gain
- removing sugar sugared soda is very good
- whole food sugar isn’t bad
- whilst sugar has a bad rap it can be useful for athletes eg. gels
Intermittent Fasting/Time Restricted Eating
either eating normally for 5 days and less on 2 or time restricted eating eg. only eat over a certain time
can be easier to stick to and results in weight loss but doesn’t work with some medications and can result in low energy, fizziness etc
Vegan Diets
avoid all animal products
- high fruit and vege intake
- lower BMI
- lower rates of heart disease
- lower environmental impact
- good evidence
but
- no Natural B12 intake
- low iron
- low calcium
Keto Diet
very low carb and high fat which induces ketosis, which aims to change the type of fuel your body uses
only sustainable over the short term
- risk of nutrient deficiency
- high sat fat
Tools to Evaluate a Dietary Trend
look at the trusted evidence
what/if food is eliminated
can it be sustained long term
study types
