Nutrition Tip of the Week

Don’t Be Fooled by Fad Diets

When it comes to nutrition and fitness advice, a barrage of information comes at you every day. It’s easy to be fooled by the quick-fix promise of a fad diet.

Fad diets, as their name implies, are short-term quick fixes that actually set many dieters up for weight-loss failure. Fad diets often lack variety, omit essential nutrients needed for health and label certain foods as bad or foods to avoid. Some fad diets attribute almost magical qualities to certain foods.

Avoid getting fooled by the promises of fad diets by contacting a registered dietitian.

Produced by ADA’s Public Relations Team

Each week our registered dieticians offer you tips for improving your nutritional health and eating habits. As new tips are added the past ones are moved to our More Nutrition Tips page.

Our dieticians both have degrees in Food Science and Human Nutrition and passed national board exams to become Registered Dieticians. They assess the nutritional needs of patients in Cascade Valley Hospital as well as our clinics.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only. It should not replace a visit with your health care professional. Call your doctor if you need more information or have additional questions.