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AHA (416 words) |
 | Fad diets violate the first principle of good nutrition, which is to eat a balanced diet that includes a variety of foods. |
| Fad diets are so monotonous and boring that it's almost impossible to stay on them for long periods. |
| Despite what fad diet books may say, the only sensible way to lose weight permanently is to eat less and maintain or increase physical activity. |
| Fad Diets: Seduction and Deceit (1436 words) |
| Fad diets are clearly extreme and often irrational plans that lack valid evidence and scientific research. |
| If fad diets work, in spite of being extremely unhealthy, it is because one's calorie intake decreases (The Zone's recommended diet calls for less than 1,000 calories a day) (1). |
| Although fad diets are, in general, dangerous and ineffective, it is crucial to note that they may work for the particular individual whose body is programmed to respond positively to such extreme constraints. |
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